Victoria County

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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2020 09:22

Municipal Notices

VICTORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  

The next meeting of Victoria County Municipal Council will be held at the Court House, Baddeck, on Monday, January 20, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

Draft Agenda

Call to Order/Approval of Agenda

RCMP Update - Cpl. Shaun Coady, RCMP

Approval of Minutes - January 7, 2020

Old Business/New Business

Coffee Break

Taxation Update

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Items/Concerns

Notice of Motions/District Concerns

Committee Reports

By-Law/Policy Review

Correspondence

Adjourn

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

VICTORIA COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

CAPE BRETON REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD

Expression of Interest will be received by the undersigned for one (1) representative to serve as a Victoria County representative on the Cape Breton Regional Library Board.

Interested parties are to submit their application by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020, to:

Leanne MacEachern, CAO - Municipality of the County of Victoria, PO Box 370, 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS  B0E 1B0  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Published: Monday, 13 January 2020 13:38

Questions about moving to Cape Breton?

Looking for information on immigrating to Canada and settling on Cape Breton Island? The Cape Breton Partnership has lots of information to help.

Check out the 'New To Cape Breton' website here: http://newtocapebreton.com/

Find more information on the Cape Breton Partnership's other Immigration Iniatives here: https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives/cblip/

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Published: Friday, 10 January 2020 16:03

Changes to Charity Donations at our Bottle Depot

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Published: Thursday, 09 January 2020 14:16

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Published: Wednesday, 08 January 2020 11:04

Victoria County Municipal Council Update: January 7, 2020

• Washrooms renovations have begun at the Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre. Work is expected to be complete in February. A tender was accepted for external washrooms to be constructed at the Wreck Cove General Store in the spring. An expression of interest for Washroom facilities in Cape North remains open until January 23, 2020 (more info on the expression of interest can be found at www.countyvictoria.com.)
• The Health Care Follow up meeting for residents North of Smokey that was cancelled in December is being rescheduled for later this month. When a date is confirmed, it will be posted on the Victoria County website and the Municipality of Victoria County Facebook page.
• A letter of congratulations will be sent to the Ingonish Snowmobile Society. They were able to purchase a groomer with funding from the Mary Barker Trust Fund.
• 10 Victoria County employees received Employee Recognition awards for 5, 10, 20 and 40 years of service.

Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website once they have been approved. Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2019-council-minutes.html.
Council meetings are open to the public. Next session is Monday, January 20, 2020 at 5 pm at the Baddeck Courthouse, 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck

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Published: Monday, 06 January 2020 13:39

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Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 09:42

New Electonics Now accepted at Victoria County Recycle Depots

Beginning January 1, 2020 the following items are now accepted at Recycle Depots in Victoria County:

• microwaves
• ebook readers
• gps devices
• video game systems (including controllers)
• external hard drives, optical drivers and modems

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Published: Thursday, 02 January 2020 14:54

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Public Works Attendant – Collection

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is requesting applications for the full-time position of Public Works Attendant – Collection based out of the Baddeck Waste Management Facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for daily waste collection activities throughout the County; the handling and loading of waste, recyclables and organics during daily collection activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of waste, recyclable and organic collection and collection procedures;

• Knowledge of waste collection vehicles and equipment safety;

• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures;

• High School Diploma or GED and;

• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 (or better) Driver’s License

Public Works Attendant-Collection Job Description

Applications accepted until 4 pm Friday January 17, 2020.

Please email a cover letter and resume outlining your experience to:

Kelly Brett, Public Works Supervisor

P.O. Box 370 Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0

Phone: (902)295-3667

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Published: Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:38

Health Eating in Recreation Settings Funding

Are you involved in a registered non-profit,a school or a First Nations organization that provides recreational programming?

The Municipality of the County of Victoria can help your group to provide healthy food options that follows Canada's Food Guide in these settings.

• Want to establish a community garden?
• Incorporate healthy menus?
• Need clean up equipment like a dishwasher?
• How about a water station?

Funding is 50% cost shared with your organization to a maximum of $1000. This means if you have a $2000 project, your organization contributes $1000 and this funding can provide $1000 more).

Application deadline is February 28, 2020 so get your applications in today!

Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings Application

For more information, contact Lydia Kerr, Recreation & Active Living Coordinator

Phone: 902-294-0063

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Published: Friday, 20 December 2019 16:02

Employment Opportunity - Public Works Technician

• Do you have a technical aptitude and background?
• Do you have experience working with data and preparing reports and documents?
• Are you looking for a position where you can combine your technical abilities with your administrative know-how in a senior role?

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is hiring a full-time, permanent Public Works Technician for the Department of Public Works.
Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Public Works Technician is responsible for the supervision and operations of the municipal water supplies. The position also provides assistance with the operational activities our compost and soil remediation facilities.

Qualifications:
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a technical program.
• Class I Distribution or higher Operator’s certificate issued by the Province of Nova Scotia preferred.
o If not, willingness to complete the training and certification process.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering or public works or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisor position.
• Experience in water treatment and distribution systems is an asset.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License.

Salary and benefits are as per the Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $27.00/hour.

Job Description here.

Please send a cover letter and resume detailing your background and experience as it relates to the position. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – subject line “Public Works Technician Application”