Boards and Committees Application Form

The following Boards and Committees are accepting applications for the coming term starting January 2026. Please select the Board or Committee you are interested in serving on. If you are interested in more than one Board or Committee, please complete a separate application for each.

Board / Committee *

Economic Development Advisory Committee - Commercial Member
Economic Development Advisory Committee - Industrial Member
Economic Development Advisory Committee - Public-at-large Member
Policing Committee
Spruce Grove Library Board
Youth Advisory Committee

Are you a resident of Spruce Grove? *

Yes
No

To confirm you are residing within the City of Spruce Grove, a boundary map can be accessed here.

Thank you for your interest. We are only recruiting Spruce Grove residents.

Are you a resident of Spruce Grove, Parkland County, or Stony Plain? *

Yes
No

Thank you for your interest. EDAC Commercial and Industrial Members must reside in Spruce Grove, Parkland County, or Stony Plain.

Economic Development Advisory Committee - Commercial Member

The mandate of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to provide strategic advice and make recommendations to Council on economic and business development matters in Spruce Grove. The Committee assists Council and Administration to create strategies, programs, and policies to support economic opportunities.

Qualifications

Commercial member applicants must be a resident of the City of Spruce Grove, Parkland County, or Stony Plain
City of Spruce Grove commercial sector owner or manager
Diverse knowledge of the Spruce Grove commercial sector
Understand business and economic development issues affecting Spruce Grove
Strong interest in and commitment to economic development in Spruce Grove
Excellent communication skills
Experience in advocacy is an asset
Experience with developing sets of ideas or plans that are used as a basis for making decisions (policy development) is an asset

Time Commitment

The Committee holds their meetings on a quarterly basis in the evening. There may be additional meetings or events in which members will need to attend throughout the term.

Term of Appointment

Members of Economic Development Advisory Committee are typically appointed to an initial term of up to three (3) years. Members may be reappointed for up to one (1) additional term.

Economic Development Advisory Committee - Industrial Member

Qualifications

Industrial member applicants must be a resident of the City of Spruce Grove, Parkland County, or Stony Plain
City of Spruce Grove industrial sector owner or manager
Diverse knowledge of the Spruce Grove industrial sector
Understand business and economic development issues affecting Spruce Grove
Strong interest in and commitment to economic development in Spruce Grove
Excellent communication skills
Experience in advocacy is an asset
Experience with developing sets of ideas or plans that are used as a basis for making decisions (policy development) is an asset

Time Commitment

The Committee meets on a quarterly basis in the evening. There may be additional meetings or events in which members will need to attend throughout the term.

Term of Appointment

Members of Economic Development Advisory Committee are typically appointed to an initial term of up to three (3) years. Members may be reappointed for up to one (1) additional term.

Economic Development Advisory Committee - Public at Large Member

The mandate of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to provide strategic advice to City Council on economic and business development matters which affect the community at large. Members support the successful implementation of the Economic Development Strategy Action Plan and provide input and advice to Council and Administration on economic development, competitiveness and business attraction issues.

Qualifications

Public at Large member applicants must be a resident of the City of Spruce Grove
Strong interest in and commitment to economic development in Spruce Grove
Broad knowledge of Spruce Grove
Understand business and economic development issues affecting Spruce Grove
Excellent communication skills
Experience with developing sets of ideas or plans that are used as a basis for making decisions (policy development) is an asset

Time Commitment

The Committee meets on a quarterly basis in the evening. There may be additional meetings or events in which members will need to attend throughout the term.

Term of Appointment

Members of Economic Development Advisory Committee are typically appointed to an initial term of up to three (3) years. Members may be reappointed for up to one (1) additional term.

Policing Committee

The mandate of the Policing Committee is to provide advice to the Officer in Charge (OIC), Council, and Administration on policing matters.

In order to fulfill its mandate, the Committee may:

Oversee the administration of the Municipal Police Services Agreement;
Represent the interests and concerns of the public and Council to the OIC;
Develop a yearly plan of priorities and strategies for municipal policing in consultation with the OIC;
Develop a Community Safety Plan, including a plan for collaboration between the community and
community agencies;
Provide assistance and input within the RCMP selection process for the OIC;

Qualifications

Resident of the City of Spruce Grove
Strong interest in community safety and policing services and matters affecting Spruce Grove
Excellent communication skills
Enhanced security check as required by the Police Act and Regulations of the Government of Alberta.

Time Commitment

The Policing Committee shall establish the meeting schedule at the inaugural meeting in January 2026.

Committee Composition

The Committee includes three to six public members, one of which shall be a youth member between the ages of 16 and 24, and up to two Council members.

Term of Appointment

Members of the Policing Committee are typically appointed to an initial term of up to three (3) years. Normally, Public Members shall not serve more than nine (9) years.

Spruce Grove Library Board

The City of Spruce Grove is seeking individuals passionate about public library service. A library board member is a trustee. A library operates for the benefit of the public and a library trustee is therefore required to act in the public interest.

Carrying out this duty requires the library trustee to help develop and deliver essential library service that is responsive to the needs of the community by:

Advocating on behalf of the library and communicating the value of public libraries to funders, decision makers, and the general public
Ensuring sustainable operations
Providing governance and oversight

Qualifications

Resident of the City of Spruce Grove
Strong interest in and commitment to community involvement
Clear understanding of processes that produce results that meet the needs of an organization while making the best use of resources (good governance), particularly in the not-for-profit context
Experience in advocacy
Experience with developing sets of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions (policy development) is an asset
Knowledge of the Libraries Act, Library Regulation, and Best Practices for Libraries in Alberta

Time Commitment

The Spruce Grove Library Board meets once per month with the exception of July, August and December.

Term of Appointment

Members of the Spruce Grove Library Board are typically appointed to an initial term of up to three (3) years. Members may be reappointed for up to two (2) consecutive terms.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee provides youth an opportunity to engage in the community to accurately represent a youth perspective on a variety of municipal issues and provide recommendations to Council on these issues. The committee is responsible for coordinating youth specific initiatives that profile local youth issues, develop relationships with partners addressing youth issues, provide recommendations to Council on matters that directly impact the youth, offer a youth lens on youth-oriented City programs and services and consult with Administration to support youth initiatives.

Qualifications

Youth resident of the City of Spruce Grove between the age of 12 and 18, as of September 1
Interest and commitment to enhance youth events in the City
Willingness to create an environment where youth feel empowered and comfortable to share ideas

Time Commitment

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet approximately once per month with youth led events as scheduled.

Term of Appointment

Members of the Youth Advisory Committee will be appointed to a term of one (1) year and automatically renew for one (1) year until age of Committee majority or up to a maximum of three (3) terms, pending agreement of the youth member.

Bursary

Youth Members who fulfill their commitment to the Committee as outlined the Youth Advisory Committee Bylaw, will be awarded a $500 bursary after the end of the appointment and upon registration in a Certification Program. Youth Members are entitled to only one bursary.

Applicant name *

Phone number *

Mailing address including municipality *

Postal Code *

Email address *

Are you applying for the Youth Member position on the Committee? * For the purpose of the Policing Committee, Youth Members are between the ages of 16 and 24.

Yes
No

Birthdate *

School or Registered Education Institution: *

Please specify which

Birthdate *

Age as of September 1, 2025 *

In addition to completing the following questions, you may wish to upload your resume to this application form. If you wish to add more than one file, use CTRL + Click (Windows) or CMD + Click (Mac) to select all files to be uploaded. Please note that we can only accept files in PDF, MS Word, or TXT formats.

Please indicate why you are interested in being a member of the Community Services Advisory Committee. *

Please indicate why you are interested in being a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. *

Please indicate why you are interested in being a member of the Policing Committee. *

Please indicate why you are interested in being a member of the Spruce Grove Library Board. *

Please indicate why you are interested in being a member of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre Board. *

What goals do you hope to achieve by being a member of the Board? *

What goals do you hope to achieve by being a member of the Committee? *

Please indicate experience related to the position of a public committee member of the Community Services Advisory Committee. *

Please indicate experience related to the position of a public committee member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. *

Please indicate experience related to the economic development sector, specifically, commercial. *

Please indicate experience related to the economic development sector, specifically, industrial. *

Please indicate experience related to the position of a public committee member of the Policing Committee. *

Please indicate experience related to the position of a public board member of the Spruce Grove Library Board. *

Please indicate experience related to the position of a public board member of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre Board. *

Please indicate previous and/or current community involvement and/or other volunteer activities. *

Are you engaged in the commercial sector in Spruce Grove as an owner or in a management capacity? Please provide your role and location. *

Are you engaged in the industrial sector in Spruce Grove as an owner or in a management capacity? Please provide your role and location. *

Please indicate why you want to be on the Youth Advisory Committee. *

Indicate how you spend your time outside of school (list all activities, volunteerism, employment opportunities you are currently involved in). *

Provide an example of a time you initiated an idea in hopes of enacting change. *

Provide an example of a time you took on a leadership role in school or during an extracurricular activity. *

What do youth in our city need that they do not have today? How would you like to see this change? *

Describe how you would get youth more engaged in the community. *

What are you interested in / inspired by? *

Model Release and Informed Consent and Indemnity Agreement

A Model Release Form and Informed Consent and Indemnity Agreement will need to be signed by the successful applicant (if the applicant is 18 years old) or by the applicant’s parent/guardian (if they applicant is under 18 years old).

Are you or your parent/guardian able to complete the Model Release and Informed Consent Indemnity Agreement? *

Yes
No

References

Please provide at least two references. By completing this section, you are giving the City of Spruce Grove permission to contact these individuals.

Reference name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Reference name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Reference name

Email address

Phone number

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check.

Selected candidates are required to pass an enhanced security check as required by the Police Act and Regulations of the Government of Alberta.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check. Applicants will be reimbursed up to $40 with a valid receipt.

Selected candidates may be asked to meet with members of the Spruce Grove Library Board for a second interview. Do you consent to your application and any attachments being shared with the Board? *

Yes
No

Selected candidates may be asked to meet with members of the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre Board for a second interview. Do you consent to your application and any attachments being shared with the Board? *

Yes
No

Applicant name *

Parent/Guardian name *

Date *

Where did you hear about the recruitment for Board and Committee members?

Billboard, poster or flyer
City of Spruce Grove website
CityPulse e-newsletter
Local business
Newspaper
Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
Word of mouth (family, friend or City employee)
Other

Please specify where you heard about the recruitment for Board and Committee members.

Completed applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on July 25, 2025.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Your personal information is being collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, cF-25 and will be used for the purpose of determining whether you are eligible and qualified for a position with a City Board and/or Committee. It will be treated in accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the FOIP Coordinator at 315 Jespersen Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 3E8, 780-962-2611.

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In this section

Boards and Committees
Assessment Review Boards
Community Services Advisory Committee
Community Standards Appeal Committee
Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Policing Committee
Spruce Grove Library Board
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Youth Advisory Committee
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Boards and Committees Application Form