Are you a member of the Ajax community interested in sharing your feedback? Why not volunteer to be part of a Town of Ajax Committee!

View our Council and Committee Meeting Calendar to access meeting agendas and minutes.

Current Recruitment Opportunities

Region of Durham Land Division Committee - 1 Ajax position available

  • This Committee meets monthly (on a Monday morning) to consider land severance applications.
  • Committee members will receive remuneration as per the policies of the Region of Durham, as amended from time to time and shall be reimbursed by the Region of Durham for mileage expenses incurred.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age and a Town of Ajax resident or property owner. Preference may be given to candidates with backgrounds and disciplines related to the mandate of the respective committees.
  • View draft Region of Durham Land Division Committee Terms of Reference
  • View Region of Durham Land Division Committee Hearing Dates

Apply online by Friday, December 9, 2022.

Advisory Committees

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice on the prevention, identification and removal of barriers that restrict people with disabilities from fully participating in Town programs, services and facilities. The Committee's role is to:

  • provide feedback on the Town of Ajax Multi-year Accessibility Plan

  • make recommendations to staff and council about customer feedback, programs, services, policies and procedures using an accessibility lens
  • monitor accessibility legislation and offer the Town feedback on compliance
  • review site plans for accessibility, and comment on significant renovations, designs or retrofits to Town facilities 
  • promote accessibility through public education and special events (e.g. National AccessAbility Week)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

For more information on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please phone 905-619-2529 ext. 3347 or email accessibility@ajax.ca. 

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee promotes and preserves the unique local history of the Town of Ajax, including natural, cultural and architectural heritage.

Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Quasi-judicial Boards

Two Quasi-Judicial Boards make decisions on behalf of Council, responding to the Town's Dog and Cat, Property Standards, and Zoning By-laws.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is a body appointed by Town Council to consider requests for minor variances to the Town's zoning by-law.

Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference

For more information on deadlines, applications and public notices, please visit our Committee of Adjustment web page. 

Property Standards / Animal Services Appeals Committee

The Town of Ajax Property Standards Appeal Committee / Animal Services Appeal Committee hears appeals from both property owners and dog owners who disagree with either a Property Standards Order or an Order to Restrain.

Property Standards / Animal Services Appeals Committee Terms of Reference