CP Scoop - March 7th, 2024

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Employment Opportunities

The Carleton Place Public Library is seeking individuals to fill the following summer positions:

• Literacy Tutor - two (2) positions
• Summer Program Coordinator – one (1) position

Hours: These are temporary positions up to 35 hours/week. Some weekends and evenings are required. 
Wage: Band 3 - $18.17 - $23.11

Detailed job descriptions for these positions, including dates of contract terms, 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 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 4th, 2024, quoting the title of the position you are applying for 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.

 

OTHER NEWS

Neighbours, Friends and Families Launches “Rural Roots” Initiative to Empower Rural Communities in Addressing Intimate Partner Violence

Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) proudly unveils the Rural Roots initiative, a collaborative effort in partnership with Lanark County Interval House and Luke’s Place. Born from a commitment to address intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural areas, Rural Roots will equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to support survivors within their rural communities.

The genesis of Rural Roots is in the webinar, “A Rural Inquest: The Role of Neighbours, Friends and Families in Keeping Women Safe,” which delved into the inquest into the 2015 murders of three (3) women in a rural community in eastern Ontario. Rural Roots strives to bridge gaps in understanding and supporting survivors of IPV in rural communities.

Rural IPV presents distinct challenges that are frequently overlooked in urban-centric narratives. For example, rural victims/survivors are 30% more likely to face firearm threats compared to their urban counterparts.

Rural Roots empowers individuals to take meaningful action through a simple framework: See it, Name it, Check it.

See it: be aware of common warning signs of IPV so you know it when you see it.

Name it: for what it is, to yourself, and to the person you are concerned about.

Check it: for danger, for yourself, and reach out for community expertise.

Neighbours, friends, and family members can offer practical assistance and play an important role in increasing the safety of IPV survivors and their children.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of rural survivors of IPV. Join us in championing, safety, support, and empowerment within our communities.

For more information or to get involved visit: https://www.neighboursfriendsandfamilies.ca/rural-roots/index.html

Neighbors, Friends and Families is a provincial public education campaign out of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children and is dedicated to preventing intimate partner violence and domestic homicides by raising awareness and empowering individuals to take action within their communities.

To find local resources in your area, visit https://sheltersafe.ca/get-help/ 

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