Committees

Esquimalt’s committees serve an important role in advising and providing recommendations to Mayor and Council. 

Dedicated volunteers from the community serve on these committees along with appointed staff and Council members.

Current advisory body appointments

Interested in volunteering? 

Annual recruitment begins September 16, 2024, and closes October 18, 2024.

We will be accepting applications for the following advisory bodies:

• Advisory Planning Commission 
• Advisory Planning Commission Design Review Committee
• Board of Variance
• Environment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Application form

Download the application above and submit it in any of the following ways: 

1. via email to [email protected] 
2. via mail to 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt BC, V9A 3P1 (addressed to the Corporate Services Department)
3. in person at Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, (attention Corporate Services Department)

Paper copies of the application form are available at Municipal Hall.

Esquimalt is committed to fostering inclusivity where people feel valued, respected, and welcomed. If you have questions regarding recruitment or would like assistance in completing or submitting your application, please email [email protected] or call 250-414-7177. 

How can I provide public input?

As these Committees, Boards, and Commissions serve as an advisory role to Council, public input opportunities are not provided as part of their meeting agendas. However, public input may be provided to Council on any recommendations the Committees, Boards, and Commissions bring forward.

• Find out more about providing input to council
• Find agendas, minutes and meeting videos

Esquimalt’s Advisory Committees, Commission and Board include:

• Advisory Planning Commission 
• Advisory Planning Commission Design Review Committee
• Board of Variance
• Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Local Grants Committee
• Environment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Environmental Advisory Committee were merged to form the Environmental, Parks and Recreation Committee on June 30, 2022.

Find committee terms of reference, minutes and agendas in the respective sections.

Information about the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee can be found at victoriafamilycourt.ca or contact the Committee Secretary [email protected] for information.