Join a Board, Commission or Committee in 2026

14 AUG 2026

Hey, neighbour!

One of the fun parts of the job of a councillor is hearing from all our neighbours who have great ideas for how to make Calgary an even better place to live. I'm only one person so I can't always action them all, but this month you have a unique opportunity to step up and help shape the future of Calgary in a very real and direct way.

Until September 1, the City of Calgary is accepting applications for boards, commissions and committees. These BCCs help shape the policies that come before Calgary City Council, and frequently provide essential oversight and review for services provided to Calgarians.

Some of the important BCCs that are looking for public members include the audit committee, which provides oversight and transparency for the public for City of Calgary finances and corporate governance; the Calgary Police Commission, which is the provincially legislated body that oversees the Calgary Police Service; and the Subdivision and Appeal Board which hears appeals from developers and the public regarding subdivision and development permit decisions.

Other BCCs include one that I chair, Calgary Salutes, which seeks to recognize Canadian Armed Forces personnel and their connections to Calgary; the Combative Sport Commission which regulates combative sporting events in Calgary like boxing and mixed martial arts; to the Saddledome Foundation which oversees the management and operations of the Scotiabank Saddledome.

I know that the neighbours of Ward 4 would be excellent additions to any of the BCCs looking for members. Please consider volunteering your time and expertise to help our city as a whole be an even better place to live by visiting Calgary.ca to submit your application.

City of Calgary Boards, Commissions and Committees Open for Fall 2026

130 open public member positions across 25 boards. Terms run 20 October 2026 to 31 October 2028.

Applications are open now and close Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. The application period opened Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8 a.m.

How to apply

Find a board that fits you. Use the table below to compare the seats available, how often each board meets, and the time each one asks of you.
Read the position description. Every board below links to a PDF setting out its mandate, the experience it is looking for, and the full time commitment.
Check that you are eligible. Most positions require you to be 18 or older and a Calgary resident, or an Indigenous person residing in the Treaty 7 region as specified. Individual boards may add their own requirements. City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service employees, current or within one year of application, cannot apply as public members.
Apply online. Go to the City of Calgary board application site, open the board you want, and select Apply.
Submit before the deadline. Applications must be in by Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. Late applications are not accepted.

Start your application on the City of Calgary board site

What you need to know

Application window	July 31, 2026 at 8 a.m. to September 1, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Nominations Committee review	October 1, 2026
Council appointments	October 20, 2026
Term	20 October 2026 to 31 October 2028 (two years)
Maximum service	Six consecutive years, extendable by a two-thirds vote of Council
Basic eligibility	18 or older, and a Calgary resident (or Treaty 7 / Métis districts as specified)
New for 2026	City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service employees, current or within one year of application, are not eligible as public members.
Support to participate	Reasonable expenses incurred to serve, such as dependent care, meals and accessibility supports, can be reimbursed so that cost is not a barrier to taking part.

All vacancies at a glance

Board or committee	Seats	Meets	Time commitment
Access Design Subcommittee	5	Monthly, on the 1st Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.	20 hours of committee meetings per year.
Advisory Committee on Accessibility	5	Monthly, on the 3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m.	25 hours of committee meetings per year.
Anti-Racism Action Committee	4	Monthly, on the 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m.	10-12 monthly meetings (2 hours monthly)
Assessment Review Board	16	Monday to Thursday, hearings are scheduled as follows:	Members commit an average of 65 workdays to ARB matters each year, the majority of which are scheduled from May to November. Members spend their time in hearings, deliberations, decision writing and review, with some time for training and development.
Audit Committee	1	Not less than six times per year	8-12 hours monthly
Beltline Community Investment Fund Committee	4	As needed, at least four times a year at the call of the Chair.	4 – 8 hours/year on meeting preparation (e.g., reviewing applications and provided materials to prepare for meetings).
Calgary Aboriginal Urban Advisory Committee	8	Monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	See position description
Calgary Airport Authority	1	Quarterly in March, May, September & November.	Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (seven hours for meeting attendance; 10 hours for review of materials and preparation)
Calgary Planning Commission	6	Average of two meetings per month, on Thursdays.	See position description
Calgary Police Commission	4	Attend Committee of the Whole meetings from 12 - 2 pm on the first three Thursdays of the month, 8 months a year.	MINIMUM 30 hours per month
Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee	2	Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee meets quarterly	See position description
Calgary Salutes' Community Engagement Subcommittee	4	Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee.	The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.
Calgary Salutes' Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee	2	Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee.	The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.
Calgary Salutes' Heritage and History Subcommittee	6	Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee.	The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.
Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board	4	Monthly (or as required), every third Tuesday of the Month	1 – 3 hours per month to review documentation prior to each hearing
Climate Advisory Committee	8	The Climate Advisory Committee meets monthly, or as determined appropriate by the Climate Advisory	About 48 hours per year: 24 hours of meetings, plus 24 hours for sub-committee meetings, strategy sessions and annual report preparation
Combative Sports Commission	3	The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair and not less than five times per year.	2-5 hours/week (15+ hours on the week of a combative sports event)
Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee	1	When: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM	Agenda preparation in hours per meetings – 1 hour per quarter
Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Committee	3	When: 4th Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm (excluding July and August).	10 hours/year on agenda preparation (e.g., reviewing provided materials to prepare for meetings).
Council Advisory Committee on Housing	10	Monthly on Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm	The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.
Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board	10	Monthly - typically on the last Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.	Meetings are estimated at 4-5 hours.
Platform Calgary	1	Quarterly board meetings.	Estimated at 4-6 hours monthly, and includes:
Saddledome Foundation	1	Last Thursday of every other month at 4:30 p.m., or as required	See position description
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board	14	Weekly, generally every Thursday starting at 8:45 a.m. Additional meetings if required are held on	Approximately 12 hours per month with a total of approximately 150 hours per year.
Urban Design Review Panel	7	Alternate Wednesdays at 12:15 pm	25 regularly scheduled meetings per year; 145 hours per year, to be distributed evenly across two sub-panels

Details by board

Access Design Subcommittee

5 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 members with disabilities; 1 member with disabilities, over the age of 55

Mandate. Review and make recommendations on City projects, primarily on infrastructure and operations, to ensure the greatest level of accessibility for people with disabilities within the built environment. Provide advice on City standards related to the built environment, including the Access Design Standards. Serve as subject matter experts to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and to City administration.

Experience and skills sought:

Individual with disabilities representing a range of people with disabilities
Individual with disabilities representing a range of people with disabilities over the age of 55
Knowledge and experience with disability, mental health or neurodiversity
Knowledge and experience with the seniors’ community
Knowledge and experience with accessibility and disability initiatives
Knowledge and experience with disability inclusion
Training, education, knowledge or experience with accessibility and identifying barriers

Meetings. Monthly, on the 1st Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Meetings will be hosted online (Microsoft Teams). Administrative supports will coordinate accessibility services and accommodations (e.g., ASL interpretation) as required.

Time required

20 hours of committee meetings per year.
There is opportunity to attend additional meetings on a volunteer basis, including working groups and site visits.
Members may also spend time reviewing presentation materials in advance to support informed participation and discussion.

For the Co-Chairs (In addition to time requirement for members):

Approximately 7 additional hours per year for preparation of the monthly meeting agenda and to engage in administrative duties as issues arise.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Advisory Committee on Accessibility

5 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 members representing diverse experiences with disabilities; 1 member representing diverse experiences with disabilities, over the age of 55

Mandate. To provide strategic advice and make recommendations to City Council and City Administration in addressing issues, needs, and services for people with disabilities.

Experience and skills sought:

Individual with a disability
Individual from the seniors’ community
Individual who may or may not have a disability but interested in accessibility and disability initiatives
Individual who experiences a disability related to brain injury
Individual with lived experience in issues related to neurodiversity
Individual who experiences a disability related to mental health
Knowledge / experience with disability inclusion
Experience with access policy design and/or advocacy
and 2 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly, on the 3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Meetings will be hosted online (Microsoft Teams) or in-person using a hybrid format. Administrative supports will coordinate accessibility services and accommodations (e.g., ASL interpretation) as required.

Time required

25 hours of committee meetings per year.
There is opportunity to attend additional meetings on a volunteer basis, including working groups and ACA Accessibility Awards

For the Chair and Vice-Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

Approximately 10 additional hours per year for preparation of the monthly meeting agenda and to engage in administrative duties as issues arise.
Approximately 3 hours for Council Report preparation and presentation.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Anti-Racism Action Committee

4 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 public members

Mandate. The Anti-Racism Action Committee provide Council and City administration with strategic advice on existing and emerging systemic racism issues within the community, and make recommendations in relation to the implementation of City strategies that advance anti-racism in ways that benefit all Calgarians, particularly Indigenous, Black and diverse racialized Calgarians.

Experience and skills sought:

Knowledge and experience in supporting people and communities in their efforts to dismantle systemic racism
Knowledge and experience in challenging systemic racism
Knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships
Knowledge and experience in understanding the range of human and civil rights issues and the historical origins and present-day impacts of systemic racism
Knowledge and experience in supporting or leading anti-racism initiatives
Lived and living experience as a racialized person or a strong demonstrated history of allyship
Professional, academic, cultural or other expertise in anti-racism work
Personal or professional community connections that can inform the Committee’s work
and 2 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly, on the 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Alberta Trade Centre 315 10th Avenue SE Remote (via Microsoft Teams) and in-person meetings

Time required

10-12 monthly meetings (2 hours monthly)
Optional attendance at community events and activities (6 hours annually)

For the Co-chairs (In addition to time requirement for members):

10-12 monthly meetings (2 hours monthly)
10-12 monthly meetings with City of Calgary Administration for meeting planning (1 hour monthly)
Attendance at community events and activities (6 hours annually)
Meetings with City Councillors (6 hours annually)

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Assessment Review Board

16 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 16 public members

Mandate. The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that hears complaints against the property assessments and local improvements within the Calgary city limits.

Experience and skills sought:

Tax agent or assessor, current or within one year of application
Employee of the City of Calgary, current or within one year of application
Experience in property appraisal
Experience in property assessment
Experience in law
Experience in real estate
Experience in property development
Strong analytical and writing skills
and 5 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monday to Thursday, hearings are scheduled as follows: Morning sessions begin at 9:00 am Afternoon sessions begin at 1:30 pm In-person hearings are conducted at the Assessment Review Board offices at 4th floor, 1212 31 Ave NE. For online hearings, Members may work from home or the office.

Time required

Members commit an average of 65 workdays to ARB matters each year, the majority of which are scheduled from May to November. Members spend their time in hearings, deliberations, decision writing and review, with some time for training and development. Other than for training noted below, members will generally not be required to participate in any ARB matters until hearings commence in May.

New members are required to successfully complete a one-week training course on assessment and administrative law before being eligible to participate in an ARB hearing. This training typically takes place in February or early March.
In addition, new members are required to complete up to two days of training to become familiar with Calgary ARB systems, procedures and policies. This training typically takes place in mid-April.
Returning members are required to successfully complete a refresher training course on assessment and administrative law every three years to remain eligible to participate in ARB hearings. This training typically takes place in February or March.
Members are scheduled to participate in weekly hearings on a rotating basis. Members must be available for the entire week they are scheduled for hearings.

Term: 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Audit Committee

1 open position — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 resident of Alberta

Mandate. Oversight and stewardship in relation to the integrity of The City's annual financial statements, effective governance, risk management and compliance, including the evaluation of the performance of control systems and processes. Additional details are contained in Audit Committee Bylaw 33M2020.

Experience and skills sought:

Resident of Alberta
Financial expert possessing a set of skills, experience and knowledge of financial matters, risk management or tangible capital assets that support informed and effective decisions.
Chief Financial Officer or Senior Financial Director experience
Chartered Accountant or Chartered Professional Accountant
Related degree in Commerce, Finance or Business
Internal or External Audit Experience
Senior Corporate Board Member
Capital project management or infrastructure management experience
and 3 more, see the position description

Meetings. Not less than six times per year Meetings’ calendar is available under: Council and Committee Calendar (calgary.ca) Meetings are generally held on Thursdays starting at 9:30 a.m. and last from three to six hours Historic City Hall 800 Macleod Trail SE Engineering Traditions Committee Room Participation in meetings may be remote via Microsoft Teams or can be attended in person. Meetings are often a combination of both (hybrid).

Time required

8-12 hours monthly

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Beltline Community Investment Fund Committee

4 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 members who have professional or lived experience related to the Beltline Area

Mandate. To invest the Beltline Community Investment Fund in projects within the Beltline Area to support public realm infrastructure with a quality public environment for current and future residents and visitors.

Experience and skills sought:

Professional or lived knowledge, expertise and experience related to the Beltline Area
Experience in real estate, land development, or construction and construction of capital infrastructure
Experience in planning and design of public and urban spaces
Experience in placemaking and community activation
Experience in public art or other community-based art
Experience in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility
Experience in addressing systemic racism or advancing Truth & Reconciliation
Experience related to grant making or reviewing grant applications

Meetings

As needed, at least four times a year at the call of the Chair.
Occasional training and orientation meetings.
Meetings are held online through Microsoft Teams, or in-person with the option to attend online.
Interpretation/sign language services are available upon request.

Time required

4 – 8 hours/year on meeting preparation (e.g., reviewing applications and provided materials to prepare for meetings).
8 – 10 hours/year in meetings (e.g., four 2-hour quarterly meetings and additional training meetings).

For the Chair and/or Vice Chair (In addition to the time requirement for members):

8 – 18 hours/year for email correspondence, agenda and meeting preparation, committee member recruitment and Council presentation preparation.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Calgary Aboriginal Urban Advisory Committee

8 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: Up to 8 public members (no more than 4 Non-Aboriginal members)

Mandate. To provide Council and City administration with professional and strategic advice on matters that affect Indigenous Calgarians and offer ongoing guidance to Council and City administration in relation to the implementation of initiatives that advance Indigenous interests in ways that benefit Calgary.

Experience and skills sought:

Indigenous self-identity (First Nations, Inuit or Métis)
Indigenous member who is a resident of the Treaty 7 region, whether or not they are resident of The
Knowledge of Indigenous histories, culture and current realities
Knowledge of urban Indigenous communities
Personal experiences working with Indigenous peoples
Willingness to provide professional advice based on their expertise and knowledge of Indigenous interests
Reflective of the diverse identities of Calgary – Race
Reflective of the diverse identities of Calgary – Gender
and 3 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hybrid meeting – members may attend in person or virtually

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Calgary Airport Authority

1 open position — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 public member

Mandate. To manage and operate the airports for which we are responsible in a safe, secure and efficient manner.; To advance economic and community development by means that include promoting and encouraging improved airline and transportation services and an expanded aviation industry.

Experience and skills sought:

Canadian citizen, or persons lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence who are resident in Canada
Member of Parliament, of the Senate, of any Legislative Assembly or of the council of a municipality
Person employed, whether under a contract of service or a contract for services, in the public service of any national, provincial, state, regional or local government
Within the immediately preceding 5 years, has been convicted of an indictable offence that is of a kind that is related to the qualification, functions, or duties of a corporate director; or an offence against the Regional Airport Authorities Act
Experience of and shown capacity in Air Transportation
Experience of and shown capacity in Industry
Experience of and shown capacity in Commerce
Experience of and shown capacity in Finance
and 6 more, see the position description

Meetings. Quarterly in March, May, September & November. Strategic Planning Session in June From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Annual Meeting: Held Virtually and/or in-person at the Calgary Airport Option of virtual or in person meetings

Time required

Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (seven hours for meeting attendance; 10 hours for review of materials and preparation)
Yearly Strategy Session (half day)
Yearly AGM (one hour)
Yearly Appointer Meeting (one hour)
Periodic Meetings with Board Chair (one hour each)
Miscellaneous Special Meetings as needed (four hours)

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2030

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Calgary Planning Commission

6 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 6 public members

Mandate. Calgary Planning Commission (“CPC”) is a technical review committee that engages experts in making decisions about how our city grows.

Experience and skills sought:

Former employee of The City of Calgary, within one year of application
Employee of the City of Calgary or any of its subsidiaries
In an active lawsuit against The City of Calgary
Diverse perspectives and experiences which reflect the diversity of Calgary;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with planning applications, including expertise in the following fields
Engineering
Architecture
Residential Development
and 21 more, see the position description

Meetings. Average of two meetings per month, on Thursdays. Official CPC meeting commences at 1:00 PM and runs on average for four hours. Meeting length is subject to the agenda size and complexity. Prior to the official meeting, a pre-meeting is held at 12:15 PM – 12:50 PM to discuss administrative business. Attendance at both meetings is expected. Members must be available to attend CPC meetings during or after regular business hours as some meetings may run into the evening. The CPC Agenda package will be available six days in advance of the CPC meeting for review. For an average meeting length, members should expect to spend approximately three hours reading and reviewing reports in advance of CPC meetings. It is the responsibility of the member to review the materials in advance and be prepared for meetings. Meeting location: Calgary Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE Council Chamber Meetings are now hybrid with the option to attend in person or online. In person attendance is preferred. Meetings’ calendar is available under: https://www.calgary.ca/ca/city-clerks/legislative-services/council-calendars.html

Term: 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Calgary Police Commission

4 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 residents of Calgary

Mandate. To provide independent civilian oversight and governance of the Calgary Police Service to ensure a safe community.

Experience and skills sought:

Current or former employees of Calgary Police Service, including both sworn and civilian
Non-resident of Calgary
Proven track record as an inclusive leader or advocate
Dedication to public service and the community
Commitment to integrity, fairness, objectivity and avoidance of conflicts of interest
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Curious and willing to learn about the complexities of the business and operations of policing
Possess problem-solving skills and the ability to work constructively with a variety of situations, groups and people
and 3 more, see the position description

Meetings. Attend Committee of the Whole meetings from 12 - 2 pm on the first three Thursdays of the month, 8 months a year. Attend Commission meetings from 12:30 – 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month, 8 months a year. End times can vary and can run as late as 9 pm. Meetings are hybrid (Zoom and in person). Public Sessions at the beginning of every meeting. Meetings & Events are posted under this link: https://www.calgarypolicecommission.ca/meetings/

Time required

MINIMUM 30 hours per month

For the Chair (In addition to the time requirement for members):

90 hours per month

Each Commissioner contributes a minimum of 30 hours each month to meeting attendance, preparation, learning opportunities, and public events. Applicants must have a willingness, ability, and availability to meet time-commitments related to board duties.

Term: 01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee

2 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 member of the Calgary tourism community; 1 member of the Indigenous community

Mandate. The Committee will coordinate the planning and support of local Canadian military ceremonial and community events through the activities of the Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee and 3 additional subcommittees, namely; the Community Engagement Subcommittee; the Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee; the Heritage and History Subcommittee

Experience and skills sought:

the Brigade Commander, or designate, of 41 Canadian Brigade Group
the Captain, or designate, of HMCS Tecumseh
a member of the Calgary business community
a member of the Calgary tourism community
a member of the Indigenous community
a member of the non-profit community

Meetings. Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee meets quarterly Meetings are held virtually

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Calgary Salutes' Community Engagement Subcommittee

4 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 public members

Mandate. The subcommittee’s mission is to foster meaningful connections between the military community and Calgary’s civilian population by supporting military events, promoting awareness and education, and ensuring that military families feel valued and connected to the broader community. The mission is subject to change at the direction of the Coordinating Committee. The subcommittee will accomplish their mission through the following; Community Engagement: By enhancing relationships between military units and supporting organizations, Calgary city council, and the community at large. A key component of this is connection and communication; providing opportunities for civilian and military communities to engage with each other.; Support for Military Families and Personnel: Promotion of supporting organizations and resources available for military members, veterans, and their families. Encouraging public support for our military members and their families through overall engagement.; Awareness and Education: Raise awareness within the community about the Canadian Armed Forces contributions at home and abroad, emphasizing education, public understanding, and active participation in events. This will include marketing activities such as website design and maintenance, social media account management as well as content creation or distribution.

Experience and skills sought:

expertise in communications
expertise in marketing
expertise in fundraising
expertise in finance
connection to underrepresented populations
member from sectors that directly support the military or perform public safety activities
experience in making connections between Calgarians and various ethno-cultural communities
experience in forging strong connections between Calgarians and the Canadian Armed Forces
and 9 more, see the position description

Meetings. Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

Time required

The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.

Chair & Vice-Chair (in addition to the time requirement for members):

The Chair and Vice Chair meet more regularly, approximately five hours per month. Members must make best efforts to attend all committee meetings.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Calgary Salutes' Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee

2 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 2 public members

Mandate. The Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee will, as it regards HMCS Calgary or its successor: (a) promote knowledge of, and connect Calgarians to, the ongoing peace and security work by service personnel from Calgary or units and people who represent the City in name; (b) enhance and maintain the connection between Canadian Armed Forces personnel, the City and Calgarians; and (c) engage communities in paying tribute to the Canadian military community through civic recognition events.

Experience and skills sought:

expertise in communications
expertise in marketing
expertise in fundraising
expertise in finance
connection to underrepresented populations
member from sectors that directly support the military or perform public safety activities
experience in making connections between Calgarians and various ethno-cultural communities
experience in forging strong connections between Calgarians and the Canadian Armed Forces
and 9 more, see the position description

Meetings. Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee.

Time required

The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.

Chair & Vice-Chair (in addition to the time requirement for members):

The Chair and Vice Chair meet more regularly, approximately five hours per month. Members must make best efforts to attend all committee meetings.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Calgary Salutes' Heritage and History Subcommittee

6 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 6 public members

Mandate. The Heritage and History Subcommittee will, as it regards the history of the Canadian military; (a) increase public awareness of, and connect Calgarians with, the heritage, history and proud legacy of accomplishments of the Canadian Armed Forces, and in particular those Units with connections to Calgary; (b) honour the achievements of the Canadian military; (c) promote knowledge of, and connect Calgarians to, the ongoing peace and security work by service personnel from Calgary or units and people who represent the City in name; (d) enhance and maintain connection between Canadian Armed Forces personnel, the City and Calgarians; and (e) engage communities in paying tribute to the Canadian military community through civic recognition events.

Experience and skills sought:

Expertise in communications.
Expertise in marketing.
Expertise in fundraising.
Experience through leadership or service with Canadian Armed Forces.
Knowledge and interest in the history, particularly of the City of Calgary and the units of the
Connection to underrepresented populations.
Member from or connections with sectors that directly support the military or perform public safety activities.
Experience in making connections between Calgarians and various ethno-cultural communities.
and 5 more, see the position description

Meetings. Meetings of the subcommittees will occur as determined by the subcommittee.

Time required

The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.

Chair & Vice-Chair (in addition to the time requirement for members):

The Chair and Vice Chair meet more regularly, approximately five hours per month. Members must make best efforts to attend all committee meetings.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board

4 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 2 members with disabilities or professionals who work with people with disabilities; 1 member who is/was health care practitioner;1 citizen-at-large

Mandate. To hear and determine Appeals from those persons deemed to be ineligible, conditionally eligible or who disagree with their eligibility for shared-ride public transportation service as determined by Calgary Transit Access.

Experience and skills sought:

Person with disabilities or a professional who works with people who have disabilities
Current or former health care practitioner (doctor, nurse, therapist, other allied health care practitioner)
Frontline social service work, direct experience alongside people with disability
Personal experience with disability, working with others in field
Frontline occupational therapist with understanding of function and impairment
Health professional with robust medical knowledge and rational approach to decision making
Lived experience navigating transit network as a person with a disability
Ability to work constructively with a variety of situations, groups and people
and 3 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly (or as required), every third Tuesday of the Month Exact time of hearing is subject to change, typically 5:30 – 8:30 pm, exact length of meetings is dependent on the number and complexity of hearings scheduled Meetings occur in-person at the Westbrook Station Administration Building (1417C 33 Street SW)

Time required

1 – 3 hours per month to review documentation prior to each hearing
3 hours per month to attend the appeal hearing

For the Vice-Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

1-2 extra hour per month to meet with Administration if required and/or assist with recruitment for new members

For the Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

1-2 extra hour per month to meet with Administration if required and/or assist with recruitment for new members

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Climate Advisory Committee

8 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 6 members with expertise in subject areas related to climate; 2 members interested in climate mitigation or adaptation

Mandate. To provide Council and City Administration with strategic advice and recommendations on policies and strategic initiatives that relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation in support of human and ecosystem resilience.

Experience and skills sought:

Individual with an interest in climate mitigation and/or adaptation
Expertise in climate education, engagement and communications
Expertise in climate adaptation or mitigation post-secondary practice or research
Expertise in climate equity
Expertise in climate law
Expertise in climate policy
Expertise in climate resilient built infrastructure
Expertise in climate science or climatology
and 22 more, see the position description

Meetings. The Climate Advisory Committee meets monthly, or as determined appropriate by the Climate Advisory Committee to meet a given timeline for an initiative. Members will determine the location and format of meetings (e.g., in person, hybrid, through Teams, etc.). Subcommittees meet monthly or as determined by the subcommittee to meet their mandate.

Time required

Time commitments are estimated and subject to change at the direction of committee members
Number of meetings in hours per year (24)
Any additional meetings such as sub-committee meetings, strategy sessions, annual report preparation in hours per year (24)

For the Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

Agenda/meeting preparation in hours per year (12)
Attend additional meetings with City Administration and/or Council in hours per month (2)
Additional Annual Report preparation in hours per year (2)

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Combative Sports Commission

3 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 3 residents of Calgary

Mandate. The purpose of the Calgary Combative Sports Commission is to regulate, govern and control professional combative sporting events and contestants within the City of Calgary. The Calgary Combative Sports Commission will publish rules governing the conduct of these events. The Commission is authorized to control and regulate all aspects of combative sports events held in the City.

Experience and skills sought:

a promoter, or a promoter within one year prior to application to become a member;
a contestant, or a contestant within one year prior to application to become a member;
an agent of a licensee, or an agent of a licensee within one year prior to application to become a member;
a member of the Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board of The City of Calgary; or
an immediate relative of any person who is not eligible pursuant to this Section.
Experience working for a combative sports commission.
Experience working in an enforcement environment.
Strong communication skills.
and 3 more, see the position description

Meetings. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair and not less than five times per year. Meetings are held at the Airways Building at: 2340 – 22 Steet NE Hurricane Room, Main floor

Time required

2-5 hours/week (15+ hours on the week of a combative sports event)

For the Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

10-20 hours/week (30-50 hours on the week of a combative sports event)

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2029

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee

1 open position — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 public member

Mandate. The purpose of this committee is to: Review all public use of force complaints, after the conclusion of the investigation; and Oversight of employer-initiated use of force investigations.

Experience and skills sought:

Member of Council
Knowledge and experience in law enforcement
Knowledge and experience in governance and oversight of law enforcement

Meetings. When: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM Frequency: 4 meetings per year Where: 1417C 33 Street SW How: Hybrid Accessibility: wheelchair, by transit

Time required

Agenda preparation in hours per meetings – 1 hour per quarter
Number of meetings per year in hours - 4
Any additional meeting like sub-committee meetings, annual meeting, strategy sessions – 2hr per quarter.
Officer Safety Review Team (OSRT) meetings (optional- 12 hr./yr.)
Attendance to events – openings, sports events, stampede, etc. – Peace Officer Recruit Graduation (Optional)

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2029

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Committee

3 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 3 public members

Mandate. The Committee will advise Council and City administration on City policies, strategies and service delivery in accordance with the Social Wellbeing Principles, and with a focus on the Safer Together Plan: A Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for Calgary. The Committee will provide advice by drawing on the different perspectives of its membership.

Experience and skills sought:

Social Development experience related to strengthening individual and community wellbeing by addressing underlying social factors including social supports, community development or social determinants of health.
Prevention experience related to mitigating potential harm to individuals and communities, including early intervention, public education or proactive approaches to reducing risk factors.
Risk Intervention experience related to supporting individuals or communities at elevated risk, including outreach, case management or coordinated system responses.
Incident Response experience related to responding to safety incidents or crises, including emergency response, enforcement, victim support or recovery services.

Meetings

When: 4th Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm (excluding July and August).
Frequency: 10 meetings per year, September to June.
Where: Municipal building, Central Library, or Alberta Trade Centre (315 10 Avenue SE).

. All meetings will include a hybrid option, with a goal of holding in-person meetings three times per year.

Time required

10 hours/year on agenda preparation (e.g., reviewing provided materials to prepare for meetings).
20 hours/year in meetings (e.g., 10 – two-hour monthly meetings).

For the Co-Chairs (in addition to the term requirement for members):

5 - 8 hours/year for email correspondence and agenda preparation.
6 - 8 hours/year for report presentation to the City Council.
6 - 10 hours/year for recruitment.
5 hours/year for remuneration approval.
5 hours/year for participating in capacity building and training.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Council Advisory Committee on Housing

10 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 10 public members

Mandate. The goal of the Council Advisory Committee on Housing is to support Council's goal to increase equitable outcomes for Calgarians seeking safe, affordable, and supportive housing.

Experience and skills sought:

Member of housing development industry
Expertise in the real estate industry and/or market housing development industry including land and building development
Expertise in non-market development or social housing sector
Expertise in homelessness social serving organizations (shelters, service agencies, transitional housing)
Lived experience as an Indigenous person living in Calgary
Lived experience in social housing, homelessness and other experiences that relate to the topic
Lived experience related to housing as a senior, post-secondary student, family with children, newcomer, or a member of an equity-deserving community
Lived experience related to universal design standards or building codes as barriers to housing
and 10 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly on Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm Calgary Municipal building 800 McLeod Trail SE

Time required

The Committee meets monthly for two hours in-person. Including time for meeting preparation, the minimum time requirement for members is three hours per month.

For the Chair and Vice-Chair (In addition to time requirement for members):

The Chair and Vice Chair meet more regularly, approximately five hours per month.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Board page and application

Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board

10 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 10 public members

Mandate. Provide independent adjudication of appeals under a variety of City of Calgary Bylaws. This independent quasi-judicial tribunal hears and decides remedial order appeals, as well as appeals of various licences and permits, and appeals under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.

Experience and skills sought:

Member of Council
Aptitude for adjudication including fairness, good listening skills, open mindedness, good judgment, and tact
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and ability to write in plain language
Highly developed analytical skills to analyze materials, examine and assess facts, and apply legislation and common law concepts of natural justice and procedural fairness
Excellent oral communication skills to formulate questions that probe the validity of evidence and arguments
Expertise in running public meetings or quasi-judicial hearings effectively
Member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association in good standing (either working or retired veterinarians)
Dog trainer with one of the following certifications from the Certification Council for Professional
and 1 more, see the position description

Meetings. Monthly - typically on the last Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Currently meetings are held by video conference via Microsoft Teams. Deerfoot Junction Building (DJ3) 1st Floor, Hearing Room 1212 - 31 Avenue NE, Calgary

Time required. The specific number of meetings is dependent on the number of appeals. Members are chosen from the larger list when appeal hearings are scheduled to a meeting. Meetings are estimated at 4-5 hours.

Term: 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Platform Calgary

1 open position — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 public member

Mandate. Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary's tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale. They focus on making all parts of Calgary’s startup tech sector better resourced, connected and prominent.

Experience and skills sought:

Human Resources Oversight: Understanding the principles of fair labour practices and overseeing the organization's approach to human resources, including staff and volunteers.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Collective understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements specific to Canadian not-for-profits.
Community Engagement: Connections within the community and an understanding of effectively engaging with diverse community groups.
Fundraising and Resource Development: Experience or understanding of fundraising strategies, donor relations, and other forms of resource development relevant to the not-for-profit sector.
Knowledge of the Sector and Stakeholders: Understanding the specific field in which Platform operates, the needs of its beneficiaries, and the broader stakeholder landscape (funders, government agencies, other organizations).

Meetings

Quarterly board meetings.
Quarterly committee meetings (Audit and Governance).
Annual general meeting.
Annual strategy session.
Meetings with executive team as required.

Meetings will be held at: Platform Innovation Centre 407 9th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 2K7

Time required

Estimated at 4-6 hours monthly, and includes:

Quarterly board meetings
Quarterly committee meetings
Annual general meeting

For the Chair (in addition to the time requirement for members): Estimated at 6-8 hours monthly, and includes:

Quarterly board meetings
Quarterly committee meetings
Annual general meeting
Meetings with executive team as required

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2029

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Saddledome Foundation

1 open position — Public Member

Seats sought: 1 public member

Mandate. To undertake responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of the Scotiabank Saddledome and to operate it for the benefit of amateur athletics and hockey development and research.

Experience and skills sought:

Building Construction, Maintenance
The Saddledome is a complex structure and as such requires some technical knowledge of buildings, structures and the various building systems to ensure the Saddledome tenant operates the building to ensure its appearance, functionality and operation is effective and efficient in order to accomplish the Foundations’ mandate.
Finance and Accounting
The Foundation collects funds from the Saddledome tenant and allocates them to external groups and foundations to promote amateur athletics, hockey development and research.

Meetings. Last Thursday of every other month at 4:30 p.m., or as required Saddledome Conference Room 555 Saddledome Rise SE N.E. Administration Entrance

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2029

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

14 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 14 residents of Calgary

Mandate. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears appeals regarding decisions made by The City of Calgary subdivision and development authorities and renders decisions based on the evidence presented.

Experience and skills sought:

Member of the Calgary Planning Commission
Person who carries out subdivision or development powers, duties and functions on behalf of the City
Non-resident of Calgary
Experience in operation of quasi-judicial boards or administrative tribunals and/or on bodies which make decisions.
Experience in the development industry, urban planning, or city planning policy.
Agree to commit the required time (+/- 12 hours/month).
Familiarity with the principles of administrative fairness.
Ability to communicate effectively with presenters and others during hearings or in written decisions.

Meetings. Weekly, generally every Thursday starting at 8:45 a.m. Additional meetings if required are held on Tuesdays starting at 8:45 a.m. Currently, all meetings are being held virtually utilizing the MS Teams platform. If in-person meetings resume, they will be held at: Deerfoot Junction III Building 1212 - 31 Avenue NE (SDAB office on 4th floor) 4th Floor, Hearing Room The SDAB has determined that hearings will be held in either one of two formats: virtual or in-person. The default choice is virtual.

Time required

Approximately 12 hours per month with a total of approximately 150 hours per year.

For the Chair and/or Vice-Chair (in addition to time requirements for members):

Chair: approximately 70 - 80 hours per month with a total of about 800 – 1000 hours per year.
Vice-Chair: approximately 30 – 40 hours per month with a total of about 350 – 500 hours per year.

Term: 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Urban Design Review Panel

7 open positions — Public Member

Seats sought: 4 Architect members of the Alberta Association of Architects; 2 members of the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects; 1 member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of...

Mandate. Provide independent, professional and multi-disciplinary design advice on public and private development and major redevelopment proposals through pre-application enquiries, land use redesignations, development permit applications, and development liaisons with significant impact on the public realm throughout the city of Calgary.

Experience and skills sought:

Alberta Association of Architects
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects
Alberta Professional Planners Institute
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
A non-member of one of the following professional associations:
Alberta Association of Architects
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects
Alberta Professional Planners Institute
and 6 more, see the position description

Meetings

Alternate Wednesdays at 12:15 pm

The Panel may be split by the Chair into sub-panels, with each sub-panel meeting on alternate meeting dates.
Additional meetings may be convened when necessary during periods of high file volume, for work planning and annual training or to hold discussion sessions on topics of interest or concern.

In-person meetings / hybrid meetings at Calgary Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE Remote options are provided via Teams.

Time required

25 regularly scheduled meetings per year; 145 hours per year, to be distributed evenly across two sub-panels
13 meetings per sub-panel, 73 hours per year per sub-panel
Up to 4 hours per month for Annual Work Plan actions

For Members:

4- 8 hours per meeting (includes meeting preparation and follow-up)

For the Chair and/or Co-Chair):

5-13 hours per meeting (in addition to time requirement for members:
Preparation and presentation of Annual Report to Council
Participation in shortlisting and recommendation of new members
Evaluation of Panel members.

Term: 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2028

Position description (PDF) | Committee website | Board page and application

Ready to apply?

Applications for all of the positions above close Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. To apply, open the City of Calgary board application site, select the board you are interested in, and choose Apply. Read that board’s position description first so your application speaks to the experience it is looking for.

Start your application on the City of Calgary board site

What happens after you apply

Each board reviews the applications it receives against the skills it needs. You may be asked to take part in a screening process or an interview.
The Nominations Committee reviews the applications and the board’s short list on October 1, 2026.
City Council appoints members at its Organizational Meeting on October 20, 2026.
The City Clerk’s Office emails successful applicants the week after the Council meeting, followed by a letter from the Mayor.

Source: City of Calgary board vacancy listings and calgary.ca boards, commissions and committees. Summaries are condensed, so read the full position description before applying.