Make a difference: volunteer on the Ottawa Police Services Board

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Published on
December 22, 2023
Council, committees and City Hall
Health, public safety and emergencies

The City is recruiting one resident to be a Citizen Appointee to the Ottawa Police Services Board, for a three-year term. This volunteer position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to provide governance and oversight to the Ottawa Police Service.

What does the Ottawa Police Services Board do? The Board provides governance and oversight to the Ottawa Police Service, helping ensure adequate and effective police services in Ottawa. The Board is a provincially legislated body that is accountable to the Province and that operates under the authority of the Police Services Act.

Who is eligible? Each applicant must be a resident of Ottawa, at least 18 years of age or older and not an employee of the City of Ottawa. Full requirements are listed at ottawa.ca/committees.

Ottawa works better when its committees reflect the diversity of people it serves. The City encourages Indigenous and racialized people, people with disabilities, and women and gender diverse persons to apply and share their voices and unique perspectives.

For more information or to fill out and submit the online application form, visit the Join a committee or board page. Alternate application formats are available upon request. Email committees@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2424 ext. 28136 for more information.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by Friday, January 19 at 4:30 pm.

If you wish to be notified of future recruitment drives, please sign up for the Recruitment – Committees and Boards newsletter using the City’s eSubscription sign up form. Notices are sent through this distribution list at the beginning of each recruitment drive.