City of Toronto Public Appointments

The City of Toronto is looking for a resident to be a part of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal, responsible for reviewing Animal Services staff determinations of dangerous dog orders. Consider applying to bring your mediation, facilitation, time management, and communication skills as well as strong emotional intelligence to the table. Learn more and apply by January 31 at: https://lnkd.in/gqmb-9N5

The City of Toronto is looking for residents with directorship and executive level experience, management or planning with a rail or public transit organization, professional knowledge and working experience of inclusive governance, and political acuity to apply for a board member position on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board. The TTC is the third largest public transit system in North America servicing some 4.5 million people in the Greater Toronto Area. The TTC serves the people of Toronto by ensuring the transit system is reliable, safe, and prepared for the future. The board oversees matters of policy; planning TTC services; constructing; maintaining and operating the system; and expanding services and facilities. There is currently one public member position under consideration. Meetings are held at least once a month during business hours. Learn more and apply by JANUARY 31 at: https://lnkd.in/d4qfYQB

October 20-26 is Local Government Week! Local government is the level of government that is closest to the people, delivering programs and services that have a significant impact on individuals' day-to-day activities. #CivicEngagement is a great way to give back to your community and participate in the decision-making process that affects your community’s overall quality of life. Explore the many opportunities to get involved and #ShapeYourCity by visiting the Toronto #PublicAppointments website:  https://lnkd.in/gt6E8PQY #LocalGovWeek 

LAKESHORE ARENA BOARD The Lakeshore Arena (operating as the Ford Performance Centre) is located in Etobicoke and provides premier ice facilities for both community recreational use and training for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies. The City of Toronto is looking for one member of the public to join the Lakeshore Arena Board, responsible for overseeing the management and business affairs of the arena. Skills sought include finance, marketing, and capital project planning. Candidates with ties to the local community and/or who identify with equity-deserving communities are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply by November 1 at: https://lnkd.in/g_kXpSnN #ShapeYourCity

TORONTO HYDRO BOARD The City of Toronto is looking for residents with experience on a public utility commission or on a board of a major corporation or commercial enterprise to apply to join the Toronto Hydro Board. The Board is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, including approving the overall business strategy and authorizing any dividend payment or distribution of capital. Learn more and apply by November 4 at: https://lnkd.in/ejhswPw #shapeyourcity

TORONTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION The Toronto Public Art Commission provides recommendations to City Planning to assist in the review of public art projects, activities and policies. This City of Toronto advisory body is seeking members with experience in art, architecture, art history, or law. Learn more and apply by November 1 at: https://lnkd.in/gvkFQRqp #shapeyourcity

HOUSING RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Are you passionate about housing in the City of Toronto and committed to advancing the right to adequate housing? The City of Toronto is looking for residents with a diversity of living/lived experience of housing precarity and homelessness, including youth, Indigenous and Black residents, housing advocates, academics, and service providers to fill a vacancy on the committee. Meetings are held a minimum of four times a year during business hours. Learn more and apply by November 1 at: https://lnkd.in/gGNQk9bE #shapeyourcity

Moss Park Arena is one of eight indoor ice arenas operated by a board of management. They provide indoor ice facilities to local neighbourhood citizens, organizations and user groups. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in financial management, marketing, or non-profit sector experience. Learn more and apply by October 17 at: https://lnkd.in/dcyBdZQ

Do you have senior experience in such fields as real estate, urban planning, finance, community development, or infrastructure delivery? Are you a city builder who has worked on strategic plans and transformative change? Do you want to play a part in the future of your city? The City of Toronto is seeking one candidate to take on an important role as a member of the CreateTO board. Learn more and apply by September 23 at: https://lnkd.in/eRe3Vmt

TO LIVE The City of Toronto is looking for residents who value diversity in the arts and are passionate about centering Indigenous worldviews while building a thriving arts culture in the city. Consider applying to the Board of Directors of TO Live, which oversees the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Meridian Hall, and the Meridian Arts Centre. The board is seeking to fill four public member positions and encourages Indigenous candidates with experience in community leadership, partnerships, marketing, sponsorship, financial management, business strategy, labour relations, or experience in the arts to apply. Learn more and apply by September 30 at: https://lnkd.in/evH2DvQ