Solid Waste Management Plan Independent Consultation and Engagement Panel Member

Metro Vancouver is seeking consultation and engagement experts who have extensive experience conducting public engagement processes to expand the membership of the Solid Waste Management Plan Independent Consultation and Engagement Panel.

The opportunity

Apply to join the Solid Waste Management Plan Independent Consultation and Engagement Panel (Engagement Panel) and help advise Metro Vancouver on public engagement specifically related to updating the regional solid waste management plan. Metro Vancouver is looking to enhance the Engagement Panel’s work by recruiting new members. ​

The Engagement Panel has been in place since 2020 and currently consists of four members, plus a Zero Waste Committee liaison. It was established as an independent third party that advises staff and reports to the GVS&DD Board on engagement during all phases of the solid waste management plan update to keep Metro Vancouver accountable to its commitment to delivering robust and inclusive engagement. For more details on the panel’s purpose, scope of work, membership, meetings, and compensation, view the Terms of Reference​​.

Remuneration: Engagement Panel members will be paid as contractors to Metro Vancouver on a per-meeting basis. A T4A slip will be issued at year-end.

Required Skills and Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by Metro Vancouver staff. Engagement Panel members will be selected by the Zero Waste Committee/GVS&DD Board in closed (confidential) meetings. Applicants will be evaluated based on their skills and experience in community and public engagement.

Successful applicants will:

• Have extensive experience leading community/public engagement (e.g. large public planning processes)
• Represent a diverse range of regional perspectives, and/or have experience working with underrepresented or equity-denied communities
• Have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with others, and be able to objectively consider multiple perspectives
• Have demonstrated community involvement

In addition, successful applicants must:

• Reside within the Metro Vancouver region
• Not currently or previously (within the last 10 years), be employed by Metro Vancouver or one of Metro Vancouver’s member jurisdictions
• Not currently be an elected official
• Disclose potential or perceived conflicts of interest upon application

The Engagement Panel is expected to be in place for the full duration of the solid waste management plan update process (approximately two more years). The panel meets on an as-needed basis, particularly near project milestones — typically four or more times per year.

Committee Member Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the Metro Vancouver solid waste management plan project team. Engagement Panel members will be selected by the Zero Waste Committee/GVS&DD Board in confidential/closed meetings.

​​​Metro Vancouver will also review applications to ensure a diverse range of perspectives and experiences are represented on the panel. Applications will be assessed based on information provided in the application form. Separate communication with staff, Engagement Panel members, Zero Waste Committee members, and Board members will not be considered.

Questions about the application form or process can be sent to zerowaste@metrovancouver.org.

Applications will be accepted until March 7, 2025. ​​​