New – Inactive Category of Membership

2011/02/14

The College was very pleased that this past August, amendments to the College’s registration regulation were approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, which will enable members of the College to become inactive members, provided that they meet certain conditions. This amendment came into force on February 13, 2011.

Members who have temporarily or permanently withdrawn from practice, or intend to do so for reasons such as maternity/parental leave, long-term illness or retirement will likely wish to consider this option. An inactive member pays a reduced annual fee and continues to be a member of the College, subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the College. Accordingly, an inactive member must continue to participate in the Continuing Competence Program.

To become inactive, a member must notify the Registrar in writing of his or her intention at least 60 days before the intended date. To resume active membership, a member must notify the Registrar in writing at least 60 days before the member intends to do so. Therefore, inactive membership would not likely benefit a member who intends to withdraw from the practice of social work or social service work for less than six months or who is actively looking for employment as a social worker or social service worker.

Please visit the College website for more information and to download:

• The Guide for Inactive Members
• The Notice of Intention to Become an Inactive College Member form and
• The Undertaking and Acknowledgement form