Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Calls for Expressions of Interest – Independent Commissioner for Public Hearings

In keeping with Section 19 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (URPA, 2000), the Town of Torbay is hereby cordially inviting those who may be interested in being appointed as Independent Commissioners for Public Hearings on proposed municipal plan (and associated development regulation) amendments and the Town’s municipal plan review to submit a cover letter and resume to the Town for consideration which includes anticipated hourly rate and other expenses (travel etc.).

For those who are interested, please outline past experience serving as Commissioner in the municipal and regional planning context and confirmed understanding of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, and associated processes. An Independent Commissioner shall not be a member or an employee of a council or regional authority in the province.

Please submit your Expressions of Interest in confidence to Town Clerk Kim Osmond at kosmond@torbay.ca. The deadline for submissions shall be Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Town’s Planning andDevelopment Department at jschwarz@torbay.ca.

Terms Of Reference – Commissioner – Town Of Torbay – 2026

Posted: 26 February 2026