Applications open to serve with Saanich Advisory Design Panel or Board of Variance

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Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich is accepting applications for two vacant positions: one with the Advisory Design Panel and one with the Board of Variance. If you are interested in serving your community, we encourage you to apply.

Further information is available online at saanich.ca/committees or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501. 

Advisory Design Panel:

The Panel advises Council or the Director of Planning on the design merits of plans supporting specific public and private development applications.

The District is seeking one member to serve on the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term; the Panel meets electronically.

This vacancy is intended to fill the position representing persons with disabilities, as outlined in the Panel’s Terms of Reference.

The ideal candidate will bring an accessibility and inclusive design perspective, informed by lived experience and/or demonstrated involvement in disability advocacy and accessibility-related work.

Residency in Saanich is not required.

Board of Variance:

The Board is composed of five members appointed by Council. This independent review board considers applications for variances where compliance with the Zoning Bylaw would cause undue hardship.

The District is seeking one member to serve on the Board of Variance for a three-year term; the Board meets once a month electronically.

The successful candidate must reside in Saanich and have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations, such as Saanich’s Zoning Bylaw and the BC Building Code, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents

How to apply

Saanich residents interested in being considered for an appointment must providea resumé andcomplete an Application for Appointment form, available online at saanich.ca/committees or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501.

Application deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Submit to the Legislative Services Division, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, B.C., V8X 2W7, or by e-mail: council@saanich.ca.