CAMRT Leadership

Meet the President

The President of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is Jenna MacLaine.

Jenna is a Radiological Technologist and a Clinical Instructor for Red River College Polytechnic at the Thompson General Hospital in Thompson, MB. She was educated as an MRT (Radiological Technology) at Red River College Polytechnic and holds a BSc in Human Science from Athabasca University and the CT Imaging Certificate (CTIC) from CAMRT. Jenna also recently became a fellow of the CAMRT in 2022.

Over the years, Jenna has been a prolific contributor and volunteer for the MRT profession. Taking on many volunteer roles at MAMRT, her volunteering provincially culminated in a 4-year term as MAMRT President. Following that, Jenna was nominated and was elected to the CAMRT Board of Directors in 2019, serving on the Board since July of 2020. During that tenure, she has served as both Treasurer and Vice President of the CAMRT Board. Of note also is Jenna’s extensive volunteer efforts with RAD-AID, which included an outreach trip to Tanzania in 2020 and a role as Associate Program Manager for RAD-AID’s International Learning Program since 2021.

Jenna has participated in CAMRT’s Leadership Development Institute, is an advocate for the CAMRT Foundation, has co-authored a publication for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and recently co-authored a Quick Self Study. She is a life-long learner, has attended a variety of provincial, national and international conferences, and is a dedicated volunteer with the profession and her community.

Past Presidents of CAMRT

Meet the CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is Irving Gold.

Irving comes to CAMRT with two decades of experience in research environments, government relations and advocacy, and association leadership. His career has been defined by an unrelenting commitment to education in healthcare and the health of Canadians.

From 2015 to 2019, Irving led Resident Doctors of Canada, representing over 10,000 resident doctors across the country. Prior to joining Resident Doctors of Canada, he held Vice President roles at two healthcare organizations, the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. Irving has also served on several Boards of Directors as both President and in other executive roles.

Irving holds three post-secondary degrees: a Bachelor’s in Sociology from McGill University, a Master’s in Sociology from the University of Ottawa, and a Master’s degree in Applied Criminology, also from the University of Ottawa. He also holds the status of PhD (ABD) in Sociology from McMaster University. Born and raised in Montreal and fluently bilingual; when he is not working, Irving spends his time raising and going on adventures with his two amazing children, Samuel and Eliana.

Board of Directors

Committees of the CAMRT

The work of the CAMRT is supported by a valued corps of committed volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to advance the mission and strategic goals of the association.

Committees of the Board of Directors

Standing Committees

• Executive Committee
• Finance Committee
• Nominating Committee

Other Committees

• Board Committees
  • Board Education Committee
  • Strategic Planning Steering Committee
  • CEO Performance Management Committee
  • Honorary Award Committee
• Operational Committees
  • Education
    • Education Advisory Council
    • Exam Validation Committee – Magnetic Resonance, RT
    • Exam Validation Committee – Nuclear Medicine, RT
    • Exam Validation Committee – Radiation Therapy, RT
    • Exam Validation Committee – Radiological Technology, RT
    • Certificate in Breast Imaging Committee
    • CT Imaging Certificate Committee
    • Certificate in Dosimetry Committee
    • Certificate in Interventional Radiology Committee
    • Fellowship Committee
  • Professional Practices
    • Best Practice Guidelines Committee
    • APRT Certification Committee
    • Research Grant Committee
    • Professional Practice Advisory Council
  • Communications & Advocacy
    • Editorial Board
    • Advocacy Advisory Council
  • Membership & Events
    • National Conference Program Committee
    • CAMRT-BC Provincial Advisory Council
• Ad Hoc Committees, Task Forces & Workgroups
  • From time to time, the board may appoint a group of volunteers to undertake a project of limited duration.
• Representatives to External Organizations
  • Associated Sciences Consortium (ASC)
  • Canada Safe Imaging
  • Canadian Breast Screening Initiative (CBSI)
  • Canadian Partnership for Quality Radiotherapy (CPQR)
  • Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI)
  • CANM-CARS Regulatory Consultative Group/ Good Manufacturing Practices for SPECT Working Group
  • International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)
  • Organization for Health Action

Interested in volunteering with CAMRT? Click here to view current opportunities.