CP Scoop - February 23rd, 2024

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Employment Opportunity – Public Works Summer Students

Carleton Place Public Works is currently accepting resumes for summer employment. 

Public Works Student Labourer - is responsible for assisting Municipal staff in completing their assigned tasks which includes, but not limited to, Public Works’ activities and groundskeeping activities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs maintenance of the road system including sidewalks and parking lots under the direction of municipal staff members.
2. Performs maintenance of the roadside and other Town-owned property including signage, leaf collection, tree trimming & removals, debris collection, and grass cutting.
3. Assists staff as necessary with Public Works activities.
4. Assists with required maintenance of Public Works Equipment.
5. Maintains a clean work environment including the Public Works Maintenance Facility and common spaces.
6. Abides by all safety regulations and legislation

The 2024 salary range is $17.56 - $22.33 per hour. 

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Attendant - is responsible for safely collecting, sorting, and storing items brought to the HHW Facility

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Receives, sorts, and packs household hazardous waste items for disposal
2. Assists in the operation of the yard waste depot as required
3. Attends all mandatory safety training
4. Maintains a clean work environment
5. Abides by all safety regulations and legislation.
6. This position is ONLY on Saturday mornings, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The 2024 salary range is $18.17 - $23.11 per hour. 

Detailed job descriptions for these positions can be found on the Employment Opportunities page on the Town’s website.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter and CV outlining your credentials relevant to the position, using PDF or docx format by 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, quoting the position title and addressed to the attention of Human Resources by email to: 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.

Community Enrichment Program

The deadline for submissions to the Town’s Community Enrichment Program is Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00 p.m.

The Town of Carleton Place prides itself in promoting a rich and diverse quality of life for all its residents and visitors. At times, community groups and organizations in Carleton Place require financial assistance to present community-based special programs/events/festivals. The Community Enrichment Program provides limited financial assistance to community groups and not-for-profit organizations within the Town of Carleton Place to assist with various activities/events/festivals.

For more information on the program, please see the Community Enrichment Application on the Town’s website.

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