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Activities involved
Committee Member Consultant or Advisor Data Analysis Evaluation
Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: A variety of skills and experiences will be considered including: Reading and understanding applications Experience working with local non-profits Experience working with diverse populations Lived experience Financial or legal expertise Analytic skills Ability to work in a team environment Communication and interpersonal skills Must not have a conflict of interest with the Committee's function of allocating grant funds to non-profit organizations.
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Community Services Advisory Committee

4420 50 Ave, Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0W2 [map]
2-4 hours / quarterly
Appointments are for a 2 year term 
The Community Services Advisory Committee assists the City of Lloydminster in making informed decisions on the appropriate allocation of over half a million dollars in local non-profit sector investment. These grants include, but may not be limited to:
1) The Family and Community Support Services Grant. 
2) The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant.
3) The Safe and Healthy Communities Grant.
See www.lloydminster.ca/grants for more information.

The role of the Community Services Advisory Committee is to provide recommendations on grant funding allocations to Council and to advise the City on matters of social policy or programs.

Duties include:
1) Reviewing grant application packages prepared by the Social Programs and Services Department.
2) Attending grant allocation meetings.
3) Meeting with community organizations at the request of the Committee Chair.
4) Supporting Social Programs and Services initiatives.

The Committee meets three to five times per year to discuss grant requests and make recommendations. The meetings themselves are typically 3 hours in length. Preparation for meetings varies from 5 hours to 20 hours, depending on the grant being allocated.
Members are appointed by Council for two-year terms. Members may serve successive terms but no more than 5 consecutive terms.

The committee welcomes members from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience.

Applications will be reviewed by the committee and selected for an interview. 
Successful applicants will be appointed by Council at a public meeting.
This call for applications will be open until July 31, 2026.
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Meetings are not on a set schedule but typically occur at 5:30 pm on a Tuesday
Members must have their own transportation to the meeting site.
Members will be subject to relevant City Policies 
Members will be subject to the Conflict of Interest in Grant Allocations clause in Bylaw No. 13-2020
Applicants will be sent an online survey in lieu of a resume. If you need assistance completing the survey it will be provided.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Committee Members have the opportunity to influence over half a million dollars in municipal investment in the local non-profit sector.
Committee Members will gain a greater understanding of programs and services in our community.
Committee Members will be part of a dedicated team that services the residents of Lloydminster.
Activities involved
Committee Member Consultant or Advisor Data Analysis Evaluation
Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: A variety of skills and experiences will be considered including: Reading and understanding applications Experience working with local non-profits Experience working with diverse populations Lived experience Financial or legal expertise Analytic skills Ability to work in a team environment Communication and interpersonal skills Must not have a conflict of interest with the Committee's function of allocating grant funds to non-profit organizations.