The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is best served by leaders that reflect the diversity of our community to foster meaningful participation from varying perspectives in the Community.

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo recognizes the importance of acknowledging the land on which our Advisory Committees and Special Purpose Bodies gather. We will listen, educate ourselves on decolonization, and uplift and celebrate the Indigenous peoples of this land. All Committees will ensure an equitable and a respectful environment for participants to come together and exchange knowledge and information in a healthy and constructive way. The Region of Waterloo is working on addressing systemic barriers, advancing Truth & Reconciliation and creating a community where everyone belongs. For more information visit the Office of Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/government-and-council/reconciliation-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/

The Region advertises for applications from the public and appoints residents to various Boards, Commissions, Advisory Committees and other Special Purpose Bodies needed for a particular year(s) or Council term of office. These appointments give residents of this Region, from a variety of backgrounds, a chance to volunteer and become actively engaged as a member of a Board, Commission, Advisory Committee or other Special Purpose Body. 

If you have any questions or would like to submit your application using an alternative format, please contact the Regional Clerks Office (regionalclerk@regionofwaterloo.ca).

Interested residents and incumbent members are invited to apply for appointment to any of the following:

a)    Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

Up to thirteen (13) persons are required for a term of up to four (4) years. ATAC will serve as a forum for the public to raise their viewpoints on particular active transportation issues and to advise Regional Council and staff on cycling and pedestrian issues. Residents from all areas of the Region are encouraged to apply to provide a balanced regional perspective on cycling and pedestrian issues.

b)    Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)

Up to ten (10) persons are required for a term of up to four (4) years. PAAC develops and recommends policies for the selection, acquisition, display, retention, maintenance, storage and de-accessioning of public art which is owned by or on loan to the Region.

c)     Well Interference Appeals Committee

There is one (1) person (non-voting member) required for a term of up to four (4) years. The purpose of the Well Interference Appeals Committee is to hear appeals where an Appellant disagrees with the results of the Preliminary Assessment, the Technical Evaluation, or where a suitable remedial action plan cannot be agreed upon, in accordance with the Region of Waterloo Policy and Procedures for Responding to Groundwater Interference Claims.

d)    Grand River Conservation Authority Board (GRCA)

There are up to three (3) citizen appointments available on the GRCA for up to a four (4) year term ending November 14, 2030. The GRCA is established under the Conservation Authorities Act and, as such, is a public sector corporation in partnership with its member municipalities and the Province. It is responsible for flood control and water management activities throughout the Grand River Watershed. The authority is involved in programs related to water management such as parks, recreation and development review. The GRCA is committed to ensuring a healthy watershed where communities live, work, play and prosper in balance with the natural environment. The GRCA board meets monthly, usually on the fourth Friday of the month beginning at 9:30 a.m.

e)    Waterloo Regional Police Services Board

There is one (1) citizen appointment available on the Board for a four (4) year term ending November 14, 2030. The Police Services Board manages the Waterloo Regional Police Force and is a civilian oversight body that controls how police services are provided in Waterloo Region. The mandate of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board is to decide the current and future direction of policing in Waterloo Region as related to law enforcement, crime prevention and the police budget. The Board meets at least four times a year.

Persons interested in serving on the boards and committees listed above must file an application with the Regional Clerk before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Application forms are available on the Region’s website:          

·       Go to www.regionofwaterloo.ca

·       Select the “Government and Council” pull-down menu

·       Select “Committees”

·       Select “Calls for Applications”

·       Scroll down to the “Current Opportunities” section of the Advisory Committee/Special Purpose Body Applications Page

For more information contact the Office of the Regional Clerk at 519-575-4400 or regionalclerk@regionofwaterloo.ca 

Advertised positions on a particular Board may be filled by current members whose terms have expired and/or Regional Councillors, and therefore, the number of actual positions may be different from the number of advertised positions. All applicants will receive written notification about the result of their application.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine suitability for appointment. Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be referred to the Office of the Regional Clerk at 519-575-4400 or regionalclerk@regionofwaterloo.ca