Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions Recruitment

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Current Open Recruitments

December 2, 2024-January 12, 2025

Being a board member is an opportunity to contribute your voice to decisions and services that shape our community.

Tribunal Appeal & Review

The mission of the Assessment Review Board (ARB) is to adjudicate assessment disputes between the City of Edmonton and its assessed persons or taxpayers in an impartial, fair and timely manner.

The goals of the ARB are:

To ensure that all assessments brought before the Board are fair, equitable and correct, and decided in accordance with current legislation.

To strive for consistency and predictability in its decision-making, based upon the evidence presented.

2025-2026 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-ARB

To Apply

Posting 51129

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The purpose of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is to hear appeals as required by the Municipal Government Act from persons affected by a decision of the Development Authority or the Subdivision Authority (City of Edmonton Development Planners and Planners).

The goal of SDAB is to act as a quasi-judicial board and conduct impartial and fair hearings and deliver timely decisions.

2025-2026 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-SDAB

To Apply

Posting 51130

Socially-Focused

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The mandate of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) will be to provide advice and recommendations to City Council about facilities and other infrastructure, programs, services, activities and policies, to improve the city's livability, inclusiveness and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-AAC

To Apply

Posting 51121

Community Services Advisory Board

The mandate of the Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) will be to provide advice regarding grant funding allocations and to have a key role in developing a long term plan for community services in the City.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancy

Recruitment Profile

2025-CSAB

To Apply

Posting 51122

Women's Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee

The mandate of the Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee (WAVE) is to:

Provide recommendations to Council about women’s gender-based issues and opportunities in relation to Council policies, priorities and decisions
Promote leadership development to empower Edmonton women to fully participate in civic life
Research and provide information and resources about women’s gender-based issues and opportunities to Edmontonians

2025-2027 Term

Vacancy

Recruitment Profile

2025-WAVE

To Apply

Posting 51128

Specialty

Edmonton Combative Sports Commission

The mandate of the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission is to control and regulate all aspects of Combative Sports and Events in the city including:

(a) hearing appeals from the Executive Director’s licensing and permitting decisions;

(b) approving Regulations governing the:

Licensing criteria and requirements for all aspects of Combative Sports and Events;
Conduct of Promoters, Contestants, and other Persons participating in Combative Sports or attending Events;
Credentials, qualifications and selection processes for Officials;
Contests;
Disciplinary proceedings and sanctions;
Internal Commission procedures and governance; and
Any other matter relating to the control or regulation of Combative Sports and Events in the city.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-ECSC

To Apply

Posting 51123

Edmonton Design Committee

The mandate of the Edmonton Design Committee (EDC) is to improve the quality of the City's urban design by providing:

a) recommendations regarding development applications; and

b) advice regarding urban design policies and principles.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancy

1 Architect Member

Recruitment Profile

2025-EDC

To Apply

Posting 51261

Edmonton Public Library Board

The Edmonton Public Library Board (EPL) provides governance for Edmonton’s best-used and most loved service. An award-winning library system, EPL continues to push the boundaries for modern library services. EPL connects Edmontonians to a lifetime of learning, engagement and possibility ensuring everyone has access to the services and resources they need to thrive.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-EPLB

To Apply

Posting 51124

Edmonton Salutes Committee

The mandate of Edmonton Salutes Committee will be to:

provide advice to Council regarding appropriate official civic recognition initiatives for the military, veterans, and their families;
provide leadership as champions of the military, veterans, and their families; and
provide recognition of military members and veterans, and their families, by championing causes and sustaining meaningful collaborations with public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

2025-2027 Term

Vacancy

Recruitment Profile

2025-ESC

To Apply

Posting 51125

Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board

The mandate of the Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board (ETSAB) will be to provide advice to Council from a stakeholder perspective on issues related to public transit, including:

(a) ridership
(b) mix of vehicles
(c) the relationship between City projects and public transit
(d) reviewing initiatives of other levels of government, surrounding municipalities, and other local authorities or organizations that could affect public transit
(e) repair, maintenance and accessibility issues
(f) servicing issues
(g) public transit policies

2025-2027 Term

Vacancy

Recruitment Profile

2025-ETSAB

To Apply

Posting 51126

Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee

The mandate of the Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee(ETCRC) will be to:

(a) Promote the City’s climate change plans and energy transition strategy to each member's professional and community networks

(b) Share with, and receive from the City Manager, information regarding the implementation of the City's climate change plans and energy transition strategy

(c) Provide broad independent advice to Council about the City’s climate change plans and energy transition strategy

(d) Assist Council in developing performance measures for the City’s climate change plans and energy transition strategy

2025-2027 Term

Vacancies

Recruitment Profile

2025-ETCRC

To Apply

Posting 51127

Why should I volunteer to be a board member?

Being a board member is an opportunity to provide your voice to decisions and services that shape our community. It is also an opportunity to sharpen leadership, business skills and gain a broader understanding of municipal government processes.

Board Members Share Why They Serve on a Civic Board

How much time does it take?

The time commitment varies depending on the board.

Most boards have monthly meetings plus subcommittee meetings, and may have additional board-related activities throughout the year.

Compensation

Council Policy C628A Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies and Procedure: Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies.

This policy applies to Council-appointed members, who are not Members of Council, of all advisory committees, ad hoc committees and task forces, and the following decision-making bodies:

Edmonton Combative Sports Commission
Edmonton Salutes Committee
Naming Committee

(Members may opt out of receiving an honoraria if they choose)

For Non-City/External Agencies - the Board's Recruitment Profile will include details if remuneration/honoraria is provided.

Application Process

Step 1: Review

Check out each recruitment profile and find out which civic agency position is right for you.

Step 2: Apply

Apply online and attach a current resume by the deadline of January 12, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit 2 letters of reference.

For Tribunal positions, candidates must attach a current resume that includes 3 references (with phone and email), who will be contacted for shortlisted candidates.

Step 3: Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the end of March and invited to attend an interview with the applicable Standing Committee of Council.

Step 4: Appointment

Standing Committees will make recommendations to City Council.
Council will make appointments in April 2025 to take effect May 1, 2025.

Contact Us

Civic Agencies Team

Office of the City Clerk
300 City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

Email	civic.agencies@edmonton.ca
Phone	780-496-8178
Fax	780-496-8175