Call for Members - Anti-Racism Working Group

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest to fill five vacancies on the Anti-Racism Working Group in the following two categories:

1. Staff or volunteer board members with decision making authority representing organizations that have expertise in racism and fostering anti-racism in one or more of the following areas:

•        BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)

•        Women

•        Youth

•        Newcomers

•        2SLGBTQIA+

•        Ethnicity/Religion

•        Academia/Research

•        Employment

•        Arts and culture

And / or

2. Residents with relevant lived experience and connections to diverse communities.

The Anti-Racism Working Group (ARWG) is primarily responsible for developing and implementing a work plan that fosters anti-racism while promoting diversity and inclusion in the City of St. John’s and providing solution-based recommendations to Council and City Staff.

Working group member roles, responsibilities, and length of term are set according to the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

To apply, fill out our online application form.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, February 16, 2024.

If you require assistance or an alternate format for the application or have any other inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca.

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