CP Scoop - April 10th, 2024

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Celebrate Earth Day with FoodCycler

Purchase a highly subsidized FoodCycler before April 30th, 2024, and receive a free refill of carbon filters.

The Town of Carleton Place has partnered with Food Cycle Science to implement a waste diversion Pilot Program by offering a FoodCycler™ at a reduced rate to interested residents. The FoodCycler™ is an electric appliance that offers in-home, countertop processing of food waste.

We are offering two (2) different model options: the FC-30 model and the Eco 5 model. There is a chart on our website at www.carletonplace.ca/foodcycler which can help you decide which model would be better for your household. The cost to the resident for the FC-30 model is $150 plus HST and the cost for the Eco 5 model is $255.56 plus HST.

If you would like to purchase a FoodCycler as part of the Town’s Pilot Program, please visit the FoodCycler page on the Town’s website at www.carletonplace.ca/foodcycler and submit the application form. Once your registration has been received, the Program Administrator will contact you via email to go over details on ordering and receiving the unit. The units will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the contract position of Facilities Custodian with our Recreation and Culture Department.

Summary: Reporting directly to the Parks and Operations Team Lead, the Facilities Custodian will provide general labour duties as required to clean, maintain, and keep safe municipal recreation facilities and equipment. Supervises rentals and ensures the facilities are safe to use by the public and staff.

Qualification/Experience:

1. Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in performing custodial duties.
3. Standard First Aid and CPR is required.
4. Certified through Smart Serve Ontario, and
5. Vulnerable Sector check (valid to 6 months of employment).

The 2024 pay grid for the position is $20.91 - $26.63 per hour, based on an 80-hour bi-weekly work week.

A detailed job description for this position can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter and CV outlining your credentials relevant to the position, using PDF or docx format. Please be advised that the Town reserves the right to post its employment opportunities as open until filled. Resume reviews may begin immediately and continue until the posted position is filled and any position can be filled prior to the closing date.  Applications must be received no later than 12 noon, Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, quoting “Facilities Custodian-Contract” by email at hr@carletonplace.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

 

PROVINCIAL NEWS

Ontario Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes - Government’s measures now saving people and businesses 1.5 million hours and $1.2 billion every year

Today, the Ontario government introduced the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, as part of its ongoing commitment to cut red tape, speed up government processes and build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031.

 

OTHER NEWS

Lanark County Tourism Hosting Destination Bike: Welcoming Cyclists in the Lanark County Webinar

Lanark County Tourism invites you to join Ontario by Bike for the upcoming webinar: Destination Bike: Welcoming Cyclists in Lanark County.

On Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., join Ontario By Bike and Lanark County Tourism for a webinar to learn more about the growing cycle tourism market in Ontario ($537M industry in 2021) and how welcoming cyclists is good for your business. The webinar is open to everyone and free to participate, but is of particular interest to tourism professionals, including accommodations, food services, attractions, tour operators, breweries, wineries, business areas and cycling related businesses and organizations interested in the development of cycle tourism.

Whether you are already part of the Ontario By Bike Program or if you would like to learn more about becoming certified and the impact of cycle tourism, attend the webinar to hear local cycling updates, refresh your knowledge of regional cycling routes, learn tips for how to attract cyclists to your location, and connect with other tourism industry professionals. For more information and how to register, visit https://destinationbikelanark.eventbrite.ca

The Ontario By Bike Network certifies tourism businesses and locations as bicycle friendly, helping businesses reach the growing number of cycle tourists in Ontario as well as promoting and further developing cycle tourism in destinations across Ontario. With over 1,680 participating businesses in over 42 regions, Ontario By Bike is one of the leading resources for cycling-related information and where to find bicycle-friendly places to eat, visit and sleep.

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