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Did you know that the Shubenacadie Canal Commission is a volunteer organization? We rely on volunteers for all of our committees. Time commitment for each committee is 1-5 hours a month, which includes a monthly meeting and a few hours of committee work. We hope you are able to join us.

  • The Revenue Development Committee works to increase revenue and organize fundraising initiatives for the Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC). The committee also creates marketing material and initiatives.

  • The purpose of the Risk Management Committee is to assist the Commission in fulfilling its duty of care with respect to the safety and integrity of the operations of the Commission.

  • The Finance Committee assists the Board of Commissioners in fulfilling its financial oversight and fiscal responsibilities through policy development, development of financial and budget strategies, ensuring there is adequate security over the SCC’s funds and accounting records and monitoring of finance activities.

  • This committee advises and implements capital projects and creates a maintenance and repair schedule for SCC assets and park spaces.

  • The advisory committee guides research and development priorities associated with the Transitions project. We are looking for committee members who live along the Shubenacadie River and are members of underrepresented communities.