How to Join a Civic Agency

The City of Edmonton runs three recruitment cycles each year:

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Eligibility varies by agency. General guidelines include:

Residency

• City Agencies require Edmonton residency
• Other agencies consider residency, but it is not a requirement
• Those with work or study permits are eligible to apply, as long as the board requirements and term commitments can be fulfilled

Employment With City Bodies

• City of Edmonton employees may be eligible for most agencies (conflicts of interest are considered)
• City employees may not serve on Tribunals
• Edmonton Public Library (EPL) employees and their family cannot serve on the EPL Board

Serving on Multiple Agencies

• Most individuals usually serve on only one City agency at a time
• You may apply to multiple agencies. However, you must disclose any current appointments

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Step 1: Review Opportunities

• Read the Recruitment Posting for each agency to understand expectations, time commitments and skill requirements to help you decide which agency is the best fit for you.
• Additional information is available on each agency’s website, including meetings, reports, and social media links.

Step 2: Apply Online

• Applications are submitted through the City of Edmonton's Recruitment System (Taleo)
  • Shortlisted candidates must submit 2 letters of reference
  • Tribunal applicants must submit a resume with 3 references

Step 3: Interviews

• Shortlisted applicants are interviewed with the applicable Standing Committee of Council. For the Major Recruitment (January 2026), interviews will happen in late March.

Step 4: Appointments

• Standing Committees recommend appointments to City Council.
• Major Recruitment appointments are typically made in April and take effect May 1.

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