Skip to content

Welcome to The Public Appointment Information System for the City of Toronto.

Toronto
  • Services & Payments
  • Community & People
  • Business & Economy
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • City Government
City of Toronto Public Appointment -
Serve your City: Boards, Committees, Tribunals 
  • Home
  • Opportunities
  • Search
  • Home
  • Opportunities
  • Search

Application for Appointment to: Swansea Town Hall

About this Application
This application is your opportunity to share why you are a strong candidate for this position. It will be used to determine whether you are selected for an interview. Your responses should demonstrate how your skills and experience fit with the mandate and qualifications of the board, committee, or tribunal for which you are applying. Please send your completed form by email to app@swanseatownhall.ca or hand deliver by noon on Monday, March 31, 2025 to Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9.

Privacy Statement
The City Clerk's Office collects personal information on this form under the City of Toronto Act, S.O. 2006, Chapter 11, Schedule A s. 136 (c), the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 169, Article II and By-law 1076-2006. The information is used to determine eligibility to serve on the City's boards and to enable City Officials to contact members regarding service on boards and agencies. Questions about collection of this information can be directed to the Manager, Public Appointments, City Clerk's Office, 12th floor, West Tower, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 or by telephone at 416-397-0088. More information is also available in the Public Appointments Privacy Statement.

Review and submit your application

Part 1 - Contact Information

Part 1 - Contact Information
Step 1 of 8

* Indicates required field
Privacy Statement Opens in new window
Note: By entering your e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your application.

Phone Number

*Please enter at least one phone number. required

Privacy Statement Opens in new window

Part 2 - Eligibility

Part 2 - Eligibility
Step 2 of 8

* 1. All members of the public who apply to serve on the Swansea Town Hall must satisfy the following eligibility requirements in order to be selected for appointment:
  • Must be a resident of the city of Toronto;
  • Must be at least 18 years old;
  • Cannot be a spouse, partner, child or parent of a Member of Toronto City Council;
  • Cannot be a City employee or an employee of a City agency or corporation.
Based on the above criteria, are you eligible for appointment to the Swansea Town Hall?
* 1a. If you answered "No", please explain why you may not be eligible: Character Limit: 2000
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2000)

Part 3 - Board Membership

Part 3 - Board Membership
Step 3 of 8

* 1. Are you a current member of any City of Toronto board, committee, or tribunal?
* 1a. If yes, please specify the position you hold: Character Limit: 500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (500)

Part 4 - Conflicts of Interest

Part 4 - Conflicts of Interest
Step 4 of 8

Members of the public who are appointed to represent the City of Toronto must ensure that their personal interests do not interfere with their public duties as a board, committee, or tribunal member. A conflict of interest arises when your personal interests conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of the City of Toronto and the agency or corporation you are representing. You are required to disclose any personal interests that may conflict with the interests of this board, committee, or tribunal. Disclosure does not disqualify you from consideration for appointment.
* 1. Do you have any personal interests that may conflict with the interests of the position for which you are applying?
* 1a. If yes, please describe in detail: Character Limit: 1000
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (1000)

Part 5 - Board Qualifications

Part 5 - Board Qualifications
Step 5 of 8

* 1. Your Interest in this Position
Please give us three reasons why you want to serve on this board. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 2. Your Contribution as a Board Member
What contribution do you think you can make to the board? Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 3. Understanding of diverse neighbourhoods and communities within Swansea Town Hall's catchment area
Please tell us how your skills, qualifications, and experiences demonstrate an understanding of diverse neighbourhoods and communities within the Swansea Town Hall community's catchment area. Where possible, please use examples from specific experiences. See Article II, Section 2.2 of the Swansea Town Hall's Governing By-law for information about the board's catchment area. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 4. Community and volunteer activities
Please describe your current or past experience in organizational activities, such as boards, committees, non-profit groups, voluntary societies, or occupational organizations, or with community service. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 5. Communication and decision-making skills
Please tell us how your skills, qualifications, and expertences demonstrate that you possess good communication and decision-making skills. Where possible, please use examples from specific experiences. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 6. Reflect the cultural and social diversity of the community
Please tell us how your skills, qualifications, and experiences demonstrate that you reflect the cultural and social diversity of the community. Where possible, please use examples from specific experiences. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 7. Knowledge and understanding of community and public service
Please tell us how your skills, qualifications, and experiences demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of community and public service. Where possible, please use examples from specific experience. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
* 8. Availability and time commitment
Board meetings are usually held 8 to 10 times per year on weekday evenings and we ask that members serve on at least one Board Committee for a total of approximately 10-12 meetings per year. Can you commit to the time required?
* 8a. If yes please tell us more about your availability. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
9. Additional Information (optional)
If necessary, please provide any additional relevant information that is not captured in your previous answers. Character Limit: 2500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (2500)
Supporting documents
If you wish, you may submit supporting documents such as a resume, C.V., or another summary of your skills and experience to be considered along with this application. If you wish to submit any supporting documents, please email them to app@swanseatownhall.ca with the subject line "Supporting materials for Swansea Town Hall application."

Part 6 - General

Part 6 - General
Step 6 of 8

* 1. Biography (Required)
Please provide a short biography (500 character limit) which gives a brief overview of your background and experience as it relates to this position. Your biography will be made public if you are recommended for appointment. Please note that biographies may be edited by staff for length and clarity. Character Limit: 500
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (500)
* 2. While submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be selected for an interview, those who are selected for an interview will be notified the week of April 14, 2025. Please confirm your availability for an interview during the period of April 21-28, 2025 at the Swansea Town Hall.
* 3. By selecting "I attest," you confirm that:
  • You have read the Board Recruitment Application and Information Package and the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards (Restricted Definition), City of Toronto;
  • You have read and/or are familiar with the various other City and/or Swansea Town Hall documents, policies, and/or guidelines which set out the obligations and expectations of board members;
  • If appointed to the board by Community Council and/or City Council, you will perform your role at all times in full and satisfactory compliance with all of the obligations, requirements, and expectations that the position demands; and;
  • You understand that a breach of the above attestations could lead to, among other consequences, your removal from the board.
* 4. By selecting "I agree," you declare that the information in this application form is true and you understand that:
  • You may be asked to provide photo identification, references, or other information to confirm your identity, eligibility, and qualifications;
  • If you are recommended for appointment, your name and biography will be listed on City Council's agenda which is posted publicly online in advance of its meeting.
5. To help inform our outreach activities, please tell us how you heard about this opportunity:
5a. If other, please describe: Character Limit: 200
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (200)

Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information (Optional)

Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information (Optional)
Step 7 of 8

City Council recognizes that the City of Toronto is best served by boards, committees, and tribunals which generally reflect the diversity of our community.

You are encouraged to complete this confidential diversity questionnaire. This information is used to help the City in achieving its objectives for access, equity, diversity, and reconciliation. The City Clerk's Office will report on the results of these responses in summary form only and will keep the identities of candidates confidential. This information will not be released for any other purpose without your permission.

The City Clerk's Office collects this information in compliance with provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act , the Ontario Human Rights Code, and City Council’s Public Appointments Policy confirmed under By-law 1076-2006.
1. Gender
1a. Please specify: Character Limit: 200
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (200)
2. Age
3. Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples
Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples are those who identify as members of First Nations (status, non-status, treaty or non-treaty), Inuit or Métis communities in Canada.

Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal/Indigenous person?
4. Ethnicity/Race
Ethnic/racial groups are defined by race or colour only, not by country of birth, citizenship or religious affiliation.

Please identify which of the following best describes your ethnicity or race:
4a. Please specify Character Limit: 200
Characters typed: 0 Limit: (200)
5. Disability
The term disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some invisible. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. These include physical disabilities, hearing or vision disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, chronic illness and mental health disabilities and addictions. A disability may be permanent, temporary or episodic which may result in experiencing disadvantage or barriers to full participation in society.

Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?
6. 2SLGBTQ+
2SLGBTQ+ is an abbreviation used to represent a broad array of identities including, but not limited to, two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer.

Based on this description, do you consider yourself 2SLGBTQ+?

As a protection against automated spam and for added security, please complete the action below to verify you're not a robot.

 
Public Appointments Information System - VP2-2.1.1
JobsJobs at the City Media RoomMedia Room Contact UsContact Us 3-1-1 Toronto TranslateTranslate
Connect:
Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn viewall

City of Toronto 1998 - 2020 | Privacy | Accessibility at the City of Toronto