CANADA DAY 2026 COMMITTEE
The Town of Cobalt is seeking volunteers for our Canada Day 2026 Committee.
The Canada Day Committee will plan, implement and execute an inclusive Canada Day celebration event, which normally consists of a combination of smaller complementary activities on July 1st with respect to the following:
• Encourage a strong economic and tourism base;
• Promote and support local businesses;
• Promote cultural diversity, civic and national pride;
• Promote active lifestyles by creating a public gathering place;
• Engage all sectors of the community, such as Service Clubs, businesses, arts, cultural, etc. in developing and promoting the celebration;
• Build volunteerism and community.
Responsibilities / Specific Functions:
The Canada Day Committee is responsible for:
• Planning, implementing and executing the annual Canada Day Celebration
• Ensuring continued community engagement through multiple avenues (e.g. in person, website, social media)
• Seeking donations, sponsorships or fundraise for any additional desired activities beyond the budget limit established by Council.
Committee Composition:
Ideally, the Committee will be composed of:
• Town of Cobalt Mayor (ex officio);
• One (1) member of Council appointed by Council;
• One (1) member of the Cobalt Fire Department;
• One (1) member of the Cobalt Golden Age Club;
• One (1) member of the Cobalt Royal Canadian Legion;
• Up to four (4) members from the community at large (e.g. business owners, community stakeholders; residents).
Committee Term:
Committee members will be appointed for a seven-month term between January 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026. Frequency and Time of Meetings:
The Committee will meet at a minimum of once a month and may hold additional meetings as needed.
If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your request on our Application for Boards and Committee form and submit to the Municipal Office by November 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Applications will be presented to Council at the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.
The Town of Cobalt
18 Silver Street, P.O. Box 70
Cobalt ON P0J 1C0
Email: cobalt@cobalt.ca
The Town of Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations will be provided upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will
only be used for the purposes of the candidate selection.