Call for nominations for the Planning Advisory Committee

Oct 15, 2025

The City of Edmundston invites interested citizens to submit their interest to sit on its Planning Advisory Committee. This call is also intended to build a bank of candidates for future mandates.

Committee mandate

The Planning Advisory Committee advises elected representatives on issues relating to urban planning, including

• reviewing applications for exemptions to planning by-laws.
• examining conditional uses and temporary permits.
• analysis of site planning.
• assessing zoning, subdivision and construction issues; and
• any other recommendation entrusted to it by the Council.

Composition and diversity

The City wishes to form a committee that is representative of its population. To this end, it is looking for a variety of candidates based on:

• Place of residence (neighbourhoods, urban and rural areas).
• Profession and expertise (law, construction, urban planning, architecture, landscape, environment, heritage, economic development, community involvement, etc.).
• Age.
• Life and civic experience.

The Committee meets approximately once a month, in the evening, depending on the issues to be dealt with. Terms of office are for three years and are renewable.

Profile sought

Interested candidates should:

• Be residents of Edmundston.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in planning, development and urban quality of life issues.
• Have good analytical, listening and judgement skills.
• Be available to attend meetings and consult files in advance
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a constructive spirit.

How to apply

Interested candidates just need to submit cover letter explaining their interest and what they would like to contribute to the Committee.

Applications should be sent no later than November 2, 2025, by e-mail to pascal.hudon@edmundston.ca

Note

All applications received will be evaluated and kept in a bank of candidates to fill future positions as required by City Council.

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CONTACT: Pascal Hudon, Urban Planner, 506.739.6900, pascal.hudon@edmundston.ca