Accessibility Advisory Committee Vacancy

The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our boards, committees or taskforces. The Accessibility Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications from citizen volunteers.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Role: The mandate of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to fulfill the duties as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and to provide advice to Council on programs, policies and services provided to persons with disabilities.

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Qualifications: Awareness and knowledge of potential barriers to public access of facilities, programs and services to people living with a disability would be an asset.

The majority of the Committee must be comprised of individuals living with a disability.  For candidates not living with a disability, consideration will be given to other experiences or expertise regarding accessibility or supporting people with disabilities.

While disclosing personal information is optional, this information is helpful to the City in ensuring a well-represented, AODA-compliant committee. Any disclosure you make regarding a disability will be maintained in confidence by the City pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Additional information regarding the Committee is available on the City’s website at pickering.ca/boardsandcommittees, or by contacting Tim Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator at 905.420.4660 extension 3608 or by emailing thiggins@pickering.ca.

How to Apply: If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this Committee, please submit the online application form by visiting pickering.ca/boardsandcommittees.

Alternatively, applications can be made in person by visiting:

Legislative Services – Counter 2H
Pickering City Hall
1 The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 

The deadline for submitting an application is October 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Questions related to application process can be directed to the Council & Committee Coordinator at 905.420.4660, ext. 1849 or by emailing clerks@pickering.ca.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required. Documents can be made available in alternate formats upon request. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or if you require this information and application form to be in an alternate format, please contact Legislative Services by phone at 905.420.4660 or email at clerks@pickering.ca.