Reviews applications for minor variances from the Township's zoning bylaw.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
- View committee webpage
Job Postings
Job opportunities with the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal are listed here.
Join a Township board or committee
Want to get involved in your community? We're looking for residents to serve on Township boards and committees for the 2026–2030 term of Council.
Board and committee members share their knowledge, experience and ideas to help shape decisions that affect our community.
Apply by Monday, November 2, 2026.
Who can apply?
To apply, you must:
- Be a resident of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be legally entitled to vote
Current board and committee members are welcome to reapply.
Available opportunities
The following boards, committees and positions are accepting applications.
Committee of the Whole – Administration and Operations
Reviews municipal finances, human resources, policies, roads, bridges, waste management, water and sewer services and recreation facilities.
- Term: two years
- Meetings: monthly
- View committee webpage
Committee of the Whole – Community Development
Focuses on planning, economic development, beautification and recreation programs.
- Term: two years
- Meetings: monthly
- View committee webpage
Hears appeals under the Drainage Act.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
- View committee webpage
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Cemetery Board
Oversees the management of the Shanly, Adams, Mainsville and North Channel cemeteries.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
- View committee webpage
Help resolve disputes about fence construction and maintenance.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
- View committee webpage
Investigates livestock losses caused by wildlife for compensation purposes.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
- View committee webpage
Port of Johnstown Management Committee
Reviews Port business, including month statistical review, grain inventory, property agreements and economic development of Port land.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: monthly
- View committee webpage
Oversees library services for Cardinal and Spencerville branches.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: monthly
- View committee webpage
Rideau St. Lawrence Utilities Inc. Board of Directors
Represents the Township on the board of the local utility based in Prescott.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed
South Grenville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board
Represents community interests on local policing priorities and community safety matters affecting South Grenville.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: quarterly
- View committee webpage
Addresses environmental matters affecting the South Nation River watershed.
- Term: four years
- Meetings: as needed, in Finch
How to apply
Complete the online application form by Monday, November 2, 2026.
You can select the boards, committees or positions that interest you and share the experience you would bring to the role.
After the application deadline, the Township Clerk will contact applicants to confirm their eligibility. Council will review applications and make the final appointments.
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Learn how to become a Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Township. Contact Fire Administration by email for an application or call us at 613-658-3001 ext. 2.
Working for Edwardsburgh Cardinal Township
The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We follow all rules and regulations as set out by the Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities when needed.
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