City Seeks a Community Representative for the Heritage Engagement Group
The City of Kamloops Community and Culture Department is seeking applications from Kamloops residents interested in serving on the Heritage Engagement Group on a voluntary basis.
One position is available to serve as a community representative for a minimum two-year term. Members of the public with expertise in and a passion for heritage are encouraged to apply.
The Heritage Engagement Group meets quarterly to assist and support the Livability and Sustainability Select Committee with matters related to heritage in the community.
The engagement group, which consists of seven representatives from the public and two City staff liaisons, makes recommendations and provides input on a wide range of heritage initiatives, supporting the Livability and Sustainability Select Committee with:
- providing community feedback and sharing knowledge about local heritage and historic buildings, places, and events
- assisting with the advancement of the You Are Here Kamloops Cultural Strategic Plan 2024–2034
- providing information and professional advice for the select committee’s consideration
- promoting public awareness and engagement in all matters of heritage
- building connections with regional partners, historians, and local cultural and heritage leaders
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an online application at LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/EngagementGroups by 11:59 pm on September 9, 2026.
The Heritage Engagement Group will select the new member at its September 2026 meeting. The new member will be informed in October and will be expected to attend the fall engagement group meeting in either November or December. The City thanks all applicants; however, only the successful applicant will be contacted.
For specific information related to the Heritage Engagement Group, please contact Julia Cyr, Museum Supervisor, at jcyr@kamloops.ca.
