Boards, Committees, and Taskforces

Council relies on Boards, Committees, and Taskforces to provide recommendations on important City issues. To recognize, promote and strengthen community engagement, all Pickering residents are encouraged to get involved!

Want to get involved?

The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering to serve on Boards, Committees or Taskforces.

The following Boards, Committees and Taskforces are accepting applications:

Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT)

Role: Work in partnership with the Pickering community, Durham-based organizations, businesses, and the City of Pickering to:

Enhance the shared experience and opportunities of Black residents;
Implement tangible and sustainable actions to support the prevention, reduction, and response to systemic and institutional anti-Black racism in Pickering for all community members;
Foster transparency and accountability in identifying and addressing systemic and institutional anti-Black racism within Pickering;
Identify and coordinate opportunities for community engagement;
Celebrate, conserve, and promote the Black community and Black culture, heritage, and history.

Number of Vacancies: Up to Twelve (12)
Term: until November 14, 2026

Qualifications: Skills, knowledge, and lived experience needed to contribute effectively to Taskforce goals and objectives. Membership will be sought on the basis of broad interest, understanding and commitment to the development of anti-Black racism initiatives in the municipality, in addition to specific expertise and interests related to Black business, culture, education, employment, health, heritage, and safety, among other areas.

Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

How to Apply: If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this Taskforce, please submit the online application form.

The deadline for submitting an application is January 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to any of the above Boards, Committees, or Taskforces please submit the online application form.

The deadline for submitting an application is January 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Alternatively, applications can be made in person by visiting:

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

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 by email.

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