Notice to members of the public wishing to serve on Peel Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2026-2030 term

Peel Region is seeking volunteers to serve on its Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). Applications are invited from members of the public who either reside in or own a business within Peel Region. Appointments are made by Regional Council, and successful candidates will serve a term ending November 13, 2030.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the majority of Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) members must be persons with disabilities.

Regional Council will appoint a minimum of seven public members, including at least one representative from each municipality within Peel Region. In addition, up to two members may represent organizations or groups that advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities living in Peel Region.

The mandate of Peel Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is:

To advise Regional Council on ways to improve opportunities and remove barriers for persons with disabilities through the identification and removal of barriers with respect to programs and services delivered by Peel Region;
To advise Regional Council on the requirements and implementation of the Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the preparation of accessibility reports;
To advise Regional Council on the annual preparation, implementation and effectiveness of Peel’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan;
To review in a timely manner site plans and drawings as described in section 41 of the Planning Act;
To review in a timely manner all site plans and drawings as set out in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR) of the AODA as pertaining to the Design of Public Spaces Standards: exterior paths of travel, rest areas, and on-street parking spaces;
To assist with planning and participate in community events and trade fairs to promote accessibility; and
To perform all other functions specified in the ODA, AODA and subsequent regulations.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

A candidate shall be:

a Canadian citizen; and
at least 18 years of age at the time of application; and
a resident, or the owner or tenant of land in the Region of Peel, or spouse of such person; or, be a member of a community organization representing the interests of members of the community in the region.

A candidate shall not be:

an elected official of Regional Council or of the Council of a municipality in the Region of Peel (Brampton, Mississauga and/or Caledon); or
an employee of Peel Region or of a municipality in the Region of Peel.

As a condition of appointment, successful candidates will be required to complete and sign a Record of Offences Declaration (Non-Vulnerable Sector).

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individual applicants who have specific skills, knowledge or experience which may be an asset to the Committee.

While we encourage all interested parties from the local area to apply, first consideration will be given to applicants who identify with a disability.

How to apply

Complete the online application form
Applicants who require assistance completing the online application form can use the virtual assistant on PeelRegion.ca.
Applicants who are unable to complete the online application form due to technical and/or accessibility needs may contact the Office of the Regional Clerk by email at regional.clerk@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-791-7800, ext. 4465 for alternative arrangements.

Applications must be received on Friday, November 27, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. Please note that interviews for selected applicants are expected to take place in early 2027.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.