Committees

The City of Oshawa uses Standing and Advisory Committees to assist Council in dealing with matters. Standing Committee meetings are held every four weeks, and most Advisory Committees meet monthly.

View the meeting calendar for a complete schedule. You may view live meetings at Oshawa.ca/webcast. Past meeting recordings are available through the meeting calendar. 

Meetings are held in person in the Council Chamber or the Committee Meeting Room. Webcasts (live and archive) are provided for convenience only.  Failure of the audio or video streaming equipment for a Meeting or any part thereof does not invalidate the outcome of the meeting.

Standing committees

Each Standing Committee has five members of Council, and the Mayor is ex-officio a member of all Standing Committees. Standing Committees make recommendations to Council on matters within their purview. City Council has the final say on all matters.

Standing committees
Committee Description Members

Community and
Operations  Services  Committee

The Community and Operations Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters related to Recreation Services, Operations Services, Community Support Services,  subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Community and Operations Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Community and Operations Services Department.

  • Councillor Gray, Chair
  • Councillor Lee, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Chapman, Member
  • Councillor Neal, Member
  • Councillor Nicholson, Member

Corporate and
Finance Services Committee

The Corporate and Finance Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters related to Finance Services, Human Resources, Innovation and Transformation, Information, Technology Services, and Legal Services, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Corporate and Finance Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Corporate and Finance Services Department.

  • Councillor Giberson, Chair
  • Councillor Marks, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Marimpietri, Member
  • Councillor McConkey, Member
  • Councillor Neal, Member

Economic and
Development
Services Committee

The Economic and Development Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations  to Council resulting from matters related to Building Services, Business and Economic Development Services, Engineering Services and Planning Services, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Economic and Development Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Economic and Development Services Department.

  • Councillor Marimpietri, Chair
  • Councillor Chapman, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Giberson, Member
  • Councillor Gray, Member
  • Councillor Kerr, Member

Safety and
Facilities Services
Committee

The Safety and Facilities Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters to Facility Management Services, Fire Services, Municipal Law Enforcement, the Oshawa Executive Airport, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Safety and Facilities Services Department.

  • Councillor Nicholson, Chair
  • Councillor Kerr, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Lee, Member
  • Councillor Marks, Member
  • Councillor McConkey, Member

Advisory committees

Citizens are encouraged to take part by volunteering for a position on an Advisory Committee. Membership on an Advisory Committee is based on the Committee's Terms of Reference.

Advisory Committees report as needed through Standing Committees based on subject matter.

The Advisory Committee Policy and Procedure guides the Advisory Committees.

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) is a statutory Committee required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Committee advises Council and staff on specific initiatives to reduce and prevent barriers to cultivate inclusion within the community.

The O.A.A.C. consists of nine citizens appointed by Council and one Council member appointee. A majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities. The other members are individuals who have an interest in accessibility issues.

Read the O.A.A.C.'s terms of reference

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee (O.A.C.A.C.) assists, advises and educates City Council, staff, key stakeholders and the wider Oshawa community on ways to continually improve the efficient and compassionate care of animals within the City of Oshawa.

A key part of O.A.C.A.C.'s function will be to:

  • find and evaluate potential initiatives
  • provide expert opinions and network with other subject matter experts on issues
  • assist and promote existing and future projects
  • support fundraising and grant applications
  • facilitate training of stakeholders and the general public

The O.A.C.A.C. has four members of the public, six representatives from animal advocacy groups appointed as Stakeholder Members and one Council member.

Read the O.A.C.A.C.'s terms of reference

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) mandate is to assist, advise and educate City Council, staff and the community for the protection, enhancement, restoration, management and appreciation of the natural and built environments.

The O.E.A.C. has 11 members - ten citizens (with preference given to up to two students), and one Council member. 

Read the O.E.A.C.'s terms of reference

Heritage Oshawa is the City's Municipal Heritage Committee and works within the guidelines of the Ontario Heritage Act and the Oshawa Official Plan. Heritage Oshawa's mandate is to advise and assist Council on all matters relating to preserving and promoting cultural heritage resources within the City of Oshawa.

Key activities include:

  • Researching heritage properties
  • Updating the Heritage Oshawa Inventory
  • Nominating properties to the Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
  • Reviewing development applications or demolition permit applications
  • Promoting education and awareness about Oshawa's cultural heritage resources and heritage conservation

Read Heritage Oshawa's terms of reference

Appointments to Boards and Committees

Citizen appointments are made upon the election of a new council or as vacancies arise. The City advertises vacancies on the website and on Public Notice Bulletin Boards in City Facilities. The City also reaches out to community organizations and partners to promote vacancies.

Please note that we are currently accepting applications for the following:

Board or Committee Purpose Number of Vacancies
Committee of Adjustment To review and consider minor variances from the provisions of municipal by-laws such as the Zoning By-law, including changes to legal non‑conforming uses, and to review and consider consent applications (e.g. severances, lot line adjustments, easements)

5 Vacancies

Livestock Valuer To value livestock and poultry killed or injured by dogs or wolves and report to the City if such kill or injury was by dogs, wolves, coyotes, or bears.  Preferred knowledge of livestock evaluation and familiarity with dog and wolf kills. 2 Vacancies
Oshawa Public Library Board Determines and adopts policies to govern operation and programs of the Library; determines goals of the Library and secures adequate funds to fulfill these goals; understands the Library’s programs and needs of the community in relation to the Library and keeps abreast of standards and Library trends.  

10 Vacancies

Individuals must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the Library or the City.

Pound Keeper To impound any horse, bull, ox, cow, sheep, goat, pig or other cattle, geese or poultry distrained for unlawfully running at large or for trespassing and doing damage,  serve notices of intended sale; provide daily food, water and shelter; and if the animal is not reclaimed, publicly sell the animal.  Should have adequate means of transporting impounded animals and facilities for impounding the animals. 1 Vacancy
Property Standards Committee To conduct hearings and make decisions regarding the maintenance and occupancy of property.  Orders issued pursuant to the maintenance and occupancy provisions of the City of Oshawa’s Property Standards By-law.  Familiarity with building construction and an understanding of the procedures related to an administrating committee are preferred

5 Vacancies

Must be 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the City

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) Advise and assist the City of Oshawa in developing and facilitating strategies and actions towards a barrier-free Oshawa as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (A.O.D.A.). A majority of members appointed must be individuals who identify as having a disability as defined under the A.O.D.A.

10 Vacancies

Must be 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the City

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee (O.A.C.A.C.) Advise and assist City Council, staff, key stakeholders and the wider Oshawa community with respect to continually improving the efficient and compassionate care of animals within the City of Oshawa.

2 Community Partner Organizations, 4 Residents

Residents must be 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the City

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) Assist, advise and educate City Council, staff, and the community with respect to the protection, enhancement, restoration, management and appreciation of the natural and built environments.

10 Vacancies

Must be 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the City

Heritage Oshawa Advise and assist Council on all matters relating to the designation and preservation of heritage properties as well as the education and promotion of the City’s cultural heritage resources.

7 Vacancies

Must be 18 years of age or over, resident of Oshawa, and cannot be an employee of the City

Appointments will take place in the new term of Council and will end in November 2030.

City committees

There are several other ways to be involved in the City of Oshawa. Consider participating in one of the following committees, Council or task forces.

Contact Us

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Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca

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