Board Appointments - RDN Advisory Committees
Board Appointments - Regional District of Nanaimo Advisory Committees
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board regularly appoints committee members to its advisory bodies and makes nominations to external agencies as required.
For more information about RDN committees and to view specific committee Terms of Reference, please visit the Committees page.
| Advisory Committee | Term Length | Current Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation, and Culture Committee -Cedar, South Wellington, Yellowpoint, Cassidy | 2-year term 1-year term | 3 members 1 member |
| Electoral Area B Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Gabriola, DeCourcy and Mudge Islands | 2-year term 2-year term | 2 members 1 member - Gabriola Recreation Society |
| East Wellington/Pleasant Valley (Electoral Area C) Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Extension, Nanaimo Lakes, East Wellington, Pleasant Valley | 2-year term 1-year term | 3 members 2 members |
| Nanoose Bay (Electoral Area E) Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Nanoose Bay | 2-year term | 3 members |
| Electoral Area F Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Meadowood | 2-year term | 3 members |
| Electoral Area G Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -French Creek, San Pareil, Little Qualicum, Englishman River, Dashwood | 2-year term 1-year term | 3 members 1 member |
| Electoral Area H Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay | 2-year term | 3 members |
| Agricultural Advisory Committee -All communities in RDN | 1-year term
2-year term
| 1 member - General Public (District 69)
2 members - Regional Agricultural Organization 1 member - Shellfish Aquaculture Organization |
| Board of Variance -All RDN Electoral Areas, except Electoral Area B | 3-year term | 1 member |
| Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee -All communities in the RDN -Seeking technical experts from a variety of professional areas | 2-year term | 3 members - Technical Expert For more information please visit Board Appointments - Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee |
| Drinking Water & Watershed Protection Technical Advisory Committee -All communities in the RDN |
2-year term
1-year term | 1 member - General Public (District 68) 1 member - General Public (District 69) 1 member - Professional Hydrogeologist 1 member - Professional Hydrologist
1 member - Youth Community (18-30 yrs) |
| Liquid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Committee -All communities in the RDN | 2-year term
| 1 member - Business Community 2 members - General Public |
| Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee -All communities in the RDN -Seeking members from diverse community interests | 2-year term | 10 members |
Code of Conduct
The Regional District of Nanaimo Board has a Code of Conduct policy which applies to all Board and Committee Members.
Before submitting an application, please review the Code of Conduct.
Please note: Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Applications may be submitted by mail, in person, via email as an attached pdf, or via fax.
To submit an application, or for further information, contact Legislative Services:
Phone: 250-390-4111 or toll free at 1-877-607-4111
Email: inquiries@rdn.bc.ca
Regional District of Nanaimo
Legislative Services
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
Board Appointments - Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee
Please note: the Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee (CATAC) application procedure is different from the application procedure for other RDN advisory committees. There is an abbreviated form for CATAC. Please see details on how to apply for CATAC, below. Thank you for your interest.
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking three technical experts for two-year terms for its Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee. We are looking for mid/late career appointees with at least five years of experience who are currently employed or recently retired (within the last two years). We are seeking appointees from the following areas of expertise:
- Agriculture
- Asset management
- Climate/meteorological science
- Coastal/geomorphological process
- Construction or urban development
- Environmental education/outreach
- Environmental justice
- Floodplain mitigation
- Forestry or forest management
- Sustainable/renewable utilities, including energy
- Transportation planning, including vehicle fleet management
- Waste management
- Watershed management
To view the Terms of Reference for this committee, please visit the Committees page.
Code of Conduct
The Regional District of Nanaimo Board has a Code of Conduct policy that applies to all Board and Committee Members.
Before submitting an application, please review the Code of Conduct.
Please note: Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Those interested in being appointed to the Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee are asked to submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the abbreviated application form that lists all professional experience, professional designation(s), and specific experience related to climate change action or planning. Availability to attend meetings during business hours and evenings must also be specified.
Submit to:
Regional District of Nanaimo
Attn: Board Appointments
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6N2
Phone: 250-390-4111 or toll-free: 1-877-607-4111
Email: inquiries@rdn.bc.ca
Fax: 250-390-4163 (if faxing, please phone or email to confirm receipt)