Have you ever wanted to have a direct impact on the future of Saint John? Now is your chance. The City of Saint John is actively seeking residents to volunteer for a variety of important roles on its agencies, boards, commissions, and committees.
This is a valuable opportunity for you to contribute your skills, experience, and perspective to help shape municipal decisions and services. The City encourages applications from a diverse cross-section of the community to ensure these groups reflect the people they serve.
What Roles Are Available?
There are current or upcoming openings on eleven different groups that play a critical part in our city’s governance and community life. As detailed in the official notice from the City, volunteers are needed for the following:
- City of Saint John Shared Risk Pension Plan
- Heritage Development Board
- Lord Beaverbrook Rink
- PRO Kids
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Fort LaTour Development Authority
- Rockwood Park Endowment Fund
- Saint John Community Arts Board
- Saint John Energy
- Saint John Free Public Library
- Substandard Properties Appeal Committee
How to Apply
If you are interested in serving on any of these bodies, the application process is straightforward. You must submit your application online through the City’s official portal. On the portal, click on the ‘Vacancies’ tab to see the current openings and begin your application.
The deadline to submit your application is February 2, 2026.
For more information or if you have specific questions, you can contact the City Clerkโs Office at (506) 658-2862.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to apply?
- The final day to submit an application is February 2, 2026.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- The City of Saint John encourages applications from all residents, aiming for a wide cross-section of the community to volunteer.
- Are these paid positions?
- The announcement calls for volunteers, which means these are typically unpaid positions dedicated to public service.
- Where do I find the application form?
- You can find and complete the application online through the City’s official portal.
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