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The Municipality is recruiting for the Civic Awards Advisory Committee. See below for details. 

Remuneration
Please note that no remuneration is provided to members of the Civic Awards Advisory Committee, as service on the Committee is voluntary.

About
Join the Civic Awards Advisory Committee to play an integral role in planning the annual Civic Awards Ceremony and advising Council on the administration of the Civic Awards Program, including providing recommendations to Council on the selected nominees to be awarded a Civic Award in accordance with the Civic Awards Program Criteria.

If you are dedicated to recognizing the impactful contributions and inspiring achievements of individuals and groups that bring honour and enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope, we encourage you to apply for a position on the Civic Awards Advisory Committee.

Mandate
The Civic Awards Program celebrates nominees worthy of recognition for exceptional contributions and/or achievements bringing honour and/or enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope. The mandate of the Committee is as follows:

Promotion and Nomination

• To encourage and reward achievements and volunteerism within the Municipality;
• Increase awareness about the Civic Awards program and recipient contributions and achievements while promoting and soliciting nominees for civic recognition;
• To ensure nominations and award selection is completed in a fair and consistent manner; in order to help preserve the integrity of the Civic Awards Program over the long term;
• To collaborate with Municipal staff and Council to host a successful program, annually;
• Comply with Municipal branding requirements and review annually as it relates specifically to the function of the Civic Awards program.

Administration of the Civic Awards Program

• Collaborate and assist municipal staff in the planning and execution of the annual Civic Awards Program and ceremony;
• Managing tracking of each year’s award recipients and their nominations to prevent duplication of awards;
• Ensure that each recipient receives a duly inscribed award;
• Ensure that the Outstanding Citizen and Outstanding Youth award recipients’ names are displayed for public viewing in Town Hall;
• Create and alter, from time to time, a nomination form that is readily available to the public;
• Submit budget requests through the Local Boards and Committees Budget submission for the Civic Awards Night event that reflects the event’s operating and capital needs, in keeping with budget directions and timelines;
• Administer the council approved communication plan funded through the Civic Awards Annual Budget Allocation.
• To evaluate the Municipality’s recognition program once each Council term, including available input from Civic Awards Advisory Committee volunteers who have contributed over the previous four (4) years.
• To review and recommend award categories and criteria for Council’s consideration and required amendments to the Civic Awards Nomination Criteria Policy.

Submit an Application
Please submit your cover letter and resume online at www.porthope.ca/careers by November 6, 2026. We are looking to fill one vacancy.

Recruitment Process

The Municipality of Port Hope is a progressive employer who believes a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the team and fosters an environment where everyone feels as though they belong and their dignity, beliefs and identity are respected.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that provides a supportive workplace and equal opportunity for all employees. Accommodations can be requested throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. All applicants will receive an automated email confirming the submission of their application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be further contacted by Human Resources.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act, as amended.