Recruitment — Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Douro-Dummer is seeking community-minded residents to serve on the Committee of Adjustment for the new term of Council (2026-2030). 

The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Council that considers and makes decisions on applications for minor variances to the Zoning By-law and other planning matters set out in Sections 45 of the Planning Act. 

Committee members review applications, hear submissions from applicants, staff, agencies, and members of the public, and make decisions based on applicable planning policies, legislation, and evidence presented at virtual public hearings.

Committee Member Qualifications

The Township is seeking applicants for the Township’s Committee of Adjustment who have the following qualifications: 

• Ability to attend day-time meetings virtually or in-person.
• Ability to understand and apply the provisions of the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-laws.
• Be impartial when fulfilling responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct site visits across the Township of Douro-Dummer.
• Have a keen interest land use planning and development in the Township of Douro-Dummer.
• Experience or knowledge in the areas of land use planning, architectural design, construction, engineering, or planning law is considered an asset. 

Meeting Schedule

Committee of Adjustment meetings are scheduled in advance and are typically held on the last Friday of each month, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Township Council Chambers (located at 894 South Street Warsaw ON, K0L 3A0).

Application Details 

Interested individuals are invited to apply by completing the recruitment form on the Township's website by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for candidate selection purposes only. 

For further information regarding the role and responsibility of Committee of Adjustment, read the Committee of Adjustment Mandate or contact the Clerk's Department.