Boards & Committees

The City of Orillia appoints approximately 100 citizens to its many boards and committees. The scope of knowledge and volunteerism provided through local participation and engagement is of great benefit to the community. Some committees require a specific level of interest or expertise, while others simply require you to bring your creative ideas and interest in serving the community. Many meet on a monthly basis.

Questions about membership? Contact Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk at 705-558-9555 or rcadeau@orillia.ca.

Public Appointments

Vacancies currently exist on the following: 

• Active Transportation Committee - (2) Eligible electors or non-residents provided the individual brings particular knowledge or skills to the committee.
• Affordable Housing Committee - (3) Eligible electors or local area residents with affordable housing expertise. 
• Commemorative Awards Committee - (2) Eligible electors or local area residents.
• Committee of Adjustment - (3) Eligible electors - Click here to see more details.
• Downtown Orillia Management Board - (1) Eligible member from within the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area.
• Environmental Advisory Committee - (3) Eligible electors or non-residents provided the individual brings particular knowledge or skills to the committee.

• Farmers' Market Advisory Committee - (1) Market vendor.
• Licensing Appeal Tribunal - (2) Eligible electors with general, legal experience.
• Orillia Public Library Board - (7) Eligible electors.
• Recreation Advisory Committee - (1) Eligible elector.
• Town and Gown Committee - (1) Eligible elector.
• Waste Management Advisory Committee - (2) Eligible electors with interest and experience in waste management and the 3 R's - Reduce Reuse & Recycle!
• SPECIAL for STUDENTS!  Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate - (6) Youth - Get Involved in Your Community!  New youth members are currently required for the 2022-2023 term of the Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate.  The Youth Senate is an advisory committee of City Council comprised of youth dedicated to representing and encouraging engagement in arising issues and solutions in the community.  To qualify, members must be between the ages of 13 and 19, and eligible to attend school in the local area (including the City of Orillia, Rama First Nation, and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn).  Questions? See more info here.  

 The extended deadline for applications is Wed., December 14, 2022 at noon.

How to apply:

Use the online application. Applicants may be interviewed, and are strongly encouraged to include a recent resume or curriculum vitae.

Download and print a Committee Application.  Drop at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.

See the current List of Members on City Boards and Committees

Qualifications

Generally applicants must be an eligible elector of the City of Orillia, but there are exceptions where a non-resident from the surrounding townships with specific expertise or experience may also be appointed.  Student representatives from the local area schools are also appointed to the Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate for one-year terms aligned with the school year from June 1st to May 31st each year.

Term

Many appointments are made for a three-year term and others are appointed for the four-year term of Council.  Members may be appointed to fill a vacancy mid-term when resignations occur.

Remuneration

Citizens who volunteer to serve on City boards and committees are paid an annual stipend as outlined in City of Orillia Remuneration By-law (Chapter 493 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code).  

Please note:  We attempt to make all online documents accessible, however some documents may not meet all AODA Accessibility requirements.  If you require assistance or communication support, please contact Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk at 705-558-9555.