Join a Board, Committee or Commission

Make a difference in your community

Work with your councillors, business leaders and community members to advise council on important issues and help Burnaby remain a great place to live, work, learn and play.

The City's committees, commissions and boards make decisions that impact you, our citizens. As a volunteer, you can be part of the decision-making process.

How to apply

The deadline to apply for Burnaby’s Transportation Committee is May 19. 

Apply online

If you applied for a position in 2023 your application is still on file.  If you are interested in volunteering on the Transportation Committee please make sure your contact information is current. 

Application criteria

You must:

• be a resident of Burnaby
• not be a current employee of the City
• have some experience or knowledge about the committee you're applying to
• serve the full term of your appointment—generally a 3 year term, with 1 reappointment for an additional term 

Application process

• Once you submit your resume and application form, we process them per the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Local Government Act.
• Council members will review all the submissions. The mayor will then recommend the appointment of the successful candidates.
• We'll notify all the candidates about the results.

Remuneration

Being on a committee, commission or board is an unpaid volunteer position.