Get involved in your community! Volunteer on an Esquimalt advisory body.
We are currently accepting applications to volunteer on the following advisory bodies:
Click the links above to learn about the purpose, application requirements, and meeting frequency for each advisory committee.
Applications are open until November 5, 2026.
Download the application form
Applications can be submitted via email to advisory.committees@esquimalt.ca, dropped off in-person, or mailed to Municipal Hall:
Corporate Services
1229 Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt BC V9A 3P1
Questions? Contact us at advisory.committees@esquimalt.ca or (250) 414-7177.
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
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 vfamcourt@gmail.com for information.
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.