Are you interested in becoming a member of a public board, committee or tribunal? Members can help shape the city in unique ways, from developing strategic plans for public organizations, to deciding on local issues, or providing advice to City Council.
Below is a list of opportunities you can apply for. Search by board name, theme, or keyword using the search bar below to find opportunities that match your skills or interests. Click on the links to learn more about each organization.
| Opportunity | Description | Skills and Interests |
|---|---|---|
| 519 Church Street Community Centre | Works with neighbours in the Church and Wellesley Village and lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+) communities to build healthy, welcoming spaces to meet, participate and celebrate together. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee | Provides advice to City Council on the elimination of barriers faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples including barriers related to City by-laws, policies, programs and service delivery. | First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities, Indigenous services, employment, policy, built environment, public spaces, governance, decision making, communication and advocacy |
| Administrative Penalty Tribunal | Reviews administrative penalties to individuals (e.g. City parking, licensing, and traffic bylaws) assessed by the City. | Adjudication, mediation, traffic and parking by-laws, listening, analysis, sound judgement, tact, fairness, decorum, ethics, integrity, access to justice, diversity, and accommodation |
| Applegrove Community Complex | Located in southeast Riverdale, supports individuals and families through programs, services, events and actions on local issues. | Diverse communities and public service, communication, decision making |
| Board of Health | Promotes health and prevents illness through health education and disease prevention programs. | Municipal health programs and services, policy development, administration and budget development, conflict management and negotiation |
| Cecil Street Community Centre | Fosters a sense of community and enhances quality of life through the development, encouragement and support of programs and activities responsive to local needs. | Diverse communities and public service, communication, decision making |
| Central Eglinton Community Centre | Provides a variety of programs and services for people of all ages including a range of social, recreational and leisure programs for older adults/seniors. | Diverse communities and public service, communication, decision making |
| Committee of Adjustment | Decides on applications for minor variances to City zoning by-laws and the severance of land into separate parcels. | City building, diverse communities, community development, law, planning, architecture, government, economic development, land development, decision making, communication, mediation, tribunal |
| Community Centre 55 | Located in the Beaches community, provides a variety of services and programs and aims to strengthen the local community by helping people to help themselves. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| Community Preservation Panels | Helps City Council make informed decisions about the conservation of the city’s heritage buildings and sites. | Planning, heritage, urban design, diverse communities, city building, history, architecture, community development |
| Compliance Audit Committee | Makes decisions on applications for compliance audits of campaign finances for municipal election or by-election candidates and registered third party advertisers. | Accounting, auditing, academic (political science or government administration), legal, campaign financing rules, Municipal Elections Act, tribunal |
| Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee | Advises on inter-governmental and institutional work on anti-Black racism in sectors such as education, child-welfare, policing and the justice system, housing, and employment. Builds on the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism by supporting the implementation of the themes of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent, “Recognition, Justice, Development”. | Housing, healthcare, education, employment and entrepreneurship, child welfare, policing and the justice system, governance, decision making, advocacy, communication, community development |
| CreateTO | Manages the City’s real estate portfolio and leads planning, development and asset management projects. Develops City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and assists City divisions, agencies and corporations with real estate planning. | Real estate, property development, urban planning, facilities management, investment industry, infrastructure delivery, community development, economic development, brownfield remediation, environmental sustainability |
| Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal | Hears appeals from dog owners served with a Dangerous Dog Order to either confirm or reverse the order. | Adjudication, mediation, listening skills, analysis, sound judgement, tact, fairness, decorum, ethics, integrity, access to justice, diversity, accommodation, animals, tribunal |
| Design Review Panel | Provides professional, independent, objective advice to City staff aimed at improving matters of design that affect the public realm. | Design, objectivity, integrity, communication, municipal planning system, development economics |
| Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre | Offers a wide range of recreational, fitness, social and learning programs to all members of the community. The Centre incorporates the Eastview Boys and Girls Club. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| Exhibition Place | Promotes and operates Exhibition Place as a park, entertainment, trade show, and business destination. | Strategic planning, property management, property development, finance, marketing, legal, public relations, communications, public/private enterprises, human resources |
| Film, Television and Digital Media Board | Provides advice to City Council on ways to strengthen and grow the film, television and commercial production industry to ensure the competitiveness and the viability of the sector. | Production and post-production, studios, artist associations, unions, guilds, marketing, communications, digital media, education, suppliers, financiers, copyright, support services, partnerships, advisory. |
| First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) Data and Technology Circle | Provides support, guidance and advice to City of Toronto divisions and partners on Indigenous data collection and digital technology initiatives. Ensures that Indigenous people’s information is collected according to appropriate policies and protocols, and that the information is managed and used in ways that benefit Indigenous communities. | Indigenous communities, data governance, technology, privacy, policy, Indigenous data governance, digital infrastructure, academia, research, advocacy, community and social services, education, environment, Indigenous knowledge, protocols and cultural practices |
| George Bell Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports development, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Manages and operates Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport. | Finance, governance, construction, engineering, air transportation industry, aerospace industry, corporate law, urban development, environmental affairs, high technology communications, governance, labour relations, travel industry |
| Greater Toronto Airports Authority Consultative Committee | Provides a forum for discussion between community constituents and the GTAA about matters relating to the planning, development, economic viability and operation of the Pearson International Airport and about general airport matters and policies which affect the community. | Diverse communities, policy, city building, diverse communities, aviation, airport operations, air transportation industry management, noise management |
| Heritage Toronto | Promotes Toronto’s built, archaeological, natural and cultural heritage through public programming, advising on heritage issues and producing the annual Heritage Toronto Awards. | Cultural, environmental and built heritage preservation, heritage issues, fundraising, partnerships, governance, legal, accounting, marketing, advertising, public relations, programming, education, tourism, museum management, history |
| Housing Rights Advisory Committee | Provides a forum for those with lived experience of housing precarity, homelessness and discrimination, as well as housing advocates, academics and service providers, to advise City Council on the right to adequate housing. |
Housing, homelessness, health, poverty reduction, human rights, lived experience, equity, systemic barriers, community services
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| Lakeshore Arena | Manages, operates, and maintains the leasehold interest in the Lakeshore Arena facility. | Sports, entertainment, finance or marketing, City corporation, hockey, recreation |
| Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports development in the community, managing in the non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports development in the community, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Legacy Fund Allocations Committee | Established to provide oversight and accountability for the Toronto 2015 Sport Legacy Fund associated with the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. Contributes to the operation and maintenance costs of designated Legacy Facilities, including the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. | Financial management, governance, fund management and investment, intergovernmental relations, amateur sport |
| McCormick Playground Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Metro Toronto Convention Centre | Operates a facility for conventions, trade shows, consumer shows, corporate, and food and beverage events. Provides a modern, international meeting and conference facility that contributes economically to the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario. | Hospital industry, finance, marketing, entertainment, food service, facilities, operations, communications, intergovernmental |
| Moss Park Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal | An independent quasi-judicial body with the authority to hear multi-tenant house licence applicant appeals and referrals from City staff. | By-laws, Statutory Powers Procedure Act, natural justice and fairness, listening skills, written decisions, ethical standards, interpersonal skills, tribunal, mediation, tenant in the Toronto rental housing sector |
| North Toronto Memorial Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| PortsToronto | Regulates navigation within the harbour and provides transportation, distribution and storage container services to businesses. Owns and operates the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Marine Terminals 51 and 52 and the Outer Harbour Marina. | Transportation industry, business community, legal, understanding of City’s interests |
| Property Standards Committee | Hears appeals to orders issued by the City for violations of municipal bylaws and occupancy standards for residential, multi-residential and commercial properties. | Diverse communities, health and safety, Building Code Act, tribunal |
| Ralph Thornton Community Centre | Enables residents in South Riverdale to connect with each other and access important resources by providing youth programs, a computer resource centre, recreation and education. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| Scadding Court Community Centre | Provides social and recreational programming, particularly for children, youth and people with disabilities as well as for progressive community and social development activities that extend across the city. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| Sign Variance Committee | Makes decisions on applications for variances to regulations on signage in the city. | law, planning, architecture, government, economic development, community development, land development, citizen advocacy, decision making, communication, mediation, adjudication, tribunal |
| St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Committee | Provides recommendations on the mandate, strategic direction, growth, planning, budgeting, and operations of the St. Lawrence Market Precinct, which includes the St. Lawrence Hall, the Market Lane Park that is included in the precinct. The North Market Building is currently undergoing a complete reconstruction to host one of the oldest Farmers Markets in North America and is set to be completed in 2023. The South Market Hall houses 63 small businesses showcasing food and items from around the world. | Food and beverage industry, policy, services, operations, nutrition, manufacturing, farming, agriculture, real estate, leasing, arts, culture, community, partnerships, fundraising, business development, finance, accounting, marketing |
| Swansea Town Hall | Provides meeting space for a diversity of community programs, offers services for seniors, adults and children, is home to a number of community groups, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making |
| TO Live | Manages the City-owned Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Toronto Centre for the Arts and promotes theatrical, artistic and cultural programming. | Arts, cultural sector, community leadership, partnerships, marketing, sponsorship, financial management, strategy, labour relations, theatres |
| Ted Reeve Community Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports, non-profit sector, law, marketing |
| Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee | Provides advice to City Council on the elimination of barriers faced by people with disabilities and acts as a liaison with external bodies on barriers to participation in public life and to the achievement of social, cultural and economic well-being of people with disabilities. | Equity, inclusion, accessibility, policy, employment, built environment, public spaces, accommodations, decision making, communication, advocacy |
| Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board | Provides funding and support to initiatives that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. | Energy efficiency, green energy, air quality, climate change, marketing, community development, finance, investment, legal |
| Toronto Community Housing Corporation | City-owned social housing provider that owns and manages approximately 60,000 rental housing units in more than 2,100 buildings across the city. Provides affordable homes to low and moderate-income households including seniors, families, singles, refugees, recent immigrants to Canada and people with special needs. | Social housing, community development, land development, property management, business management, governance, organizational development, labour relations, law, social services |
| Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund | Manages and controls the pension fund to ensure that it is administered in accordance with regulatory requirements and the By-laws of the fund. | finance, law, actuarial, pension |
| Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee | Provides advice to City Council on engaging diasporas of French-speaking communities in Canada and abroad. Identifies trends, projects and initiatives within Toronto’s Francophone communities that can contribute to the City’s social, economic and cultural vitality. | Arts, culture, economic development, business, community development, diverse community, French language |
| Toronto Global | Created in 2017, Toronto Global is responsible for attracting new international business investments to the financial and business capital of Canada (representing the Cities of Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton as well as the Regions of Durham, Halton, and York). | Investment, decision-making, international markets, economic development, leadership, technology, manufacturing, life sciences, clean energy |
| Toronto Hydro | Distributes electricity in Toronto. Supports energy conservation and demand management activities and provides street lighting services. The board is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of the corporation. | Corporation, utility commission, finance, governance, market development, operations, energy industries, policy, environment, labour relations, health and safety |
| Toronto Investment Board | Manages the City’s investments of funds that are not immediately required by the City. | Investment industry, risk, finance, business, economics, accounting, public administration, sound judgement |
| Toronto Licensing Tribunal | Hears matters about licences issued by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division to decide whether a licence should be issued, refused, suspended, revoked or have conditions placed upon it. | By-laws, Statutory Powers Procedure Act, business licensing, natural justice and fairness, listening skills, written decisions, ethical standards, interpersonal skills, law, tribunal |
| Toronto Local Appeal Body | Hears appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions for local planning matters such as minor zoning variances and land severances. | Adjudication, mediation, land use planning, law, environment, urban forestry, listening, sound judgement, fairness, decorum, ethical standards, written decisions, tribunal |
| Toronto Music Advisory Committee | Provides advice to City Council on ways to strengthen and grow the music industry in the City of Toronto to ensure its competitiveness and viability. | Artist, events, venue, community, marketing, promotion, sales, agent, recording, technology, publishing, media, broadcasting |
| Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Operates the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on behalf of the City and the Governing Council of the University of Toronto. | Finance, business management, operations, governance, amateur sport |
| Toronto Parking Authority | Operates municipal off-street parking facilities, on-street metered parking and the Bike Share Toronto system. The board is responsible for supervising the TPA’s business and affairs, including overseeing the implementation of a corporate strategy and the investment of capital reserves. | Governance, finance, real estate, human resources, land use, transportation, marketing, advertising, public service, operations, development. |
| Toronto Police Service Board | In partnership with communities, delivers crime prevention, law enforcement, assistance to victims of crime, public order maintenance, and emergency response. The board is responsible for determining objectives and priorities of the Toronto Police Service, establishing policies; and appointing the Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs of Police. | Public safety, police governance, community, leadership, budget, public service, conflict management, negotiation, mediation |
| Toronto Preservation Board | Provides advice to City Council on the identification, protection and promotion of the cultural heritage resources that make Toronto a unique and sustainable place to live. | Architecture, archaeology, planning, landscape, history, heritage, land development, law, culture, environment, preservation, City building, civic engagement |
| Toronto Public Art Commission | Provides recommendations to City Planning to assist in the review of public art projects, activities, and policies that maximizes public accessibility. | Art, design art education, architecture, art history, law, urban design |
| Toronto Public Library | Provides Torontonians the tools and services to help them thrive in the digital age and global knowledge economy. Services include free access to technology, lifelong learning, diverse cultural and leisure experiences in over 100 branches, in the community and online. The board is responsible for effectively managing library resources and providing quality library services to the people of Toronto. | Literature, literacy, arts, culture, science, technology, business, finance, philanthropy, governance, community service, diverse communities |
| Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation | Help make important decisions in the operation of affordable rental and social housing for seniors in Toronto. | Health, housing, shelter, diverse communities, community development, municipal government, decision making, budget, policy, marketing, grants, finance |
| Toronto Seniors’ Forum | Ensures the City of Toronto meets its commitment to provide services equitably to all senior residents and to become an age-friendly city for all. | Health, housing, transportation, diverse communities, community development, municipal government, decision making, budget, technology, policy, marketing, grants |
| Toronto Transit Commission | Manages, operates and maintains the City’s network of subways, streetcars, buses and Wheel-Trans, and constructs transit expansion projects. The board oversees matters of policy; planning TTC services; constructing, maintaining, and operating the system; and expanding services and facilities. | Business, change management, finance, accounting, law, engineering, marketing, customer service, transit, planning, partnerships, construction, procurement, supply chain, operations, technology, labour relations, safety, governance |
| Toronto Zoo | Manages, operates, fundraises for, and maintains the Zoo, including conservation and sustainability programs to preserve endangered plants and animals. | Finance, tourism, marketing, wildlife conservation, education, fundraising, partnerships, leadership, governance |
| Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | Develops and delivers programs to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of the natural resources within nine watersheds in the Greater Toronto Region. The board is responsible for strategic direction and matters of governance. | Conservation, natural resources, tours, special events, decision making, development, environment. |
| Tribunals Nominating Panel | The Tribunals Nominating Panel is responsible for nominating public members to City adjudicative boards. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making. |
| Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee | The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee provides advice to City staff and City Council on identified priority issues to support the elimination of barriers and inequities experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ communities in accessing City of Toronto programs and services. | 2SLGBTQ+, diversity, inclusion, equity, policy, city services, built environment, public health, accommodations, decision making, communication, advocacy, employment |
| Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre | Works in partnership with residents and community-minded organizations to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all ages. | Diverse communities, public service, communication, decision making, community centre. |
| Waterfront Toronto | The plan to revitalize Toronto’s waterfront is one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America and one of the largest waterfront redevelopment initiatives ever undertaken in the world. The board is responsible for supervising the business and affairs of the corporation. | Urban planning, development, brownfield remediation, environment, sustainability, technology, economic development, finance, human resources, strategy, City building, accountability, integrity, inclusive. |
| William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena | One of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management responsible for providing safe, full and equitable access to indoor ice and other recreational facilities. | Community development, diverse neighbourhoods, fundraising, financial management, sports facility operation, event planning, amateur and children’s sports, non-profit sector, law, marketing. |
| Sankofa Square | Manages, operates, and maintains Yonge-Dundas Square and delivers public event production and coordination. | Communication, decision making, interpersonal, diversity, finance, economic development, community development, City building |
*Full list of qualifications available on the board profile page.