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Good Friday and Easter Monday - Town Hall closed

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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:03

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that the Town Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 18, 2025 and Easter Monday on April 21, 2025, and reopen on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 a.m.

Grounds Maintenance Persons (Seasonal/Term Position)

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Thursday, 10 April 2025 16:08

The Town of New Glasgow has openings for Seasonal/Term employees in the Transportation Department.

The successful candidate must be capable of operating power-driven and push lawnmowers, spacing saws, grass trimmers and other related equipment. The candidate must be physically able to perform many varied labor tasks. This may include, but is not limited to, litter pick up, painting, landscaping, brush cutting, trails maintenance, playing/sports field maintenance, and general grounds maintenance duties in varying weather conditions.

The successful candidate shall have a minimum Grade 12 education, a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract, valid WHMIS, and first aid training. Familiarity with the operation of a pickup truck with a utility trailer is considered an asset. Candidates must provide their own approved safety footwear. All other personal protective equipment will be provided by the Town.  

This position will require the person to work in a “team” environment and also be capable of working alone. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic and a keen sense of safety.

The rate of pay will be in accordance with the CUPE Local 281 / Town of New Glasgow collective agreement. This is a unionized position.

Candidates must be able to start work on May 12th, 2025 and be able to complete the term, ending no later than October 31st, 2025.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Applications can be submitted directly to Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil, Director of HR, via email or in person at the Town Hall. The subject line of the email must read “Transportation Department Seasonal Term Positions / Grounds Maintenance.”

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal background check and reference check will be performed on all selected candidates.

The Town of New Glasgow values diversity and inclusiveness, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including indigenous, visible minorities, and women. The Town of New Glasgow wishes to thank all applicants for considering this position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Committees of Council - Citizen Opportunities for 2025

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Category: Alerts
Published: Thursday, 03 April 2025 13:14

TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW
CALL FOR CITIZEN APPLICATIONS

The Town of New Glasgow is inviting citizens to apply to serve on the following committees that assist Council with achieving its goals and objectives for the community:

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to provide advice to Council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives, and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the Town of New Glasgow to become an accessible community and meet its obligations under Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act.

Three-year Term Available         4 Representatives from the Disabled Community in New Glasgow at large.

  

BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to provide input on matters related to business promotion and business development within New Glasgow.

Three-year Term Available
1 Business Representative from the Westside Plaza.
1 Business Representatives from the Downtown Business Core.
1 Business Representative from the Stellarton/Westville Road Business Corridor.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus areas of this Committee include: Recreation & Active Living Services, Heritage, Community Events, Beautification Projects, Glasgow Square, Tourism, and Arts & Culture.

Three-year Term Available
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 1 (Southend).
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 2 (Northend).
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 3 (Westside).

 

COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to advise Council and the Climate Change Steering Committee on the actions and initiatives to promote climate resilience and drive reductions in community greenhouse gas emissions.

Three-year Term available
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 1.
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 2.
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 3.
2 Youth Representatives from Pictou County.

 

FORBES LAKE WATERSHED SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to provide input and advice on the matters of source water and Forbes Lake watershed protection.

Three-year Term Available         1 Citizen Representative from the Eastside (Ward 1 & Ward 2).

 

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to review, evaluate and provide recommendations to Council on matters related to new development proposals, zoning and planning document amendments, and overall land use planning goals and objectives of the Town.

Three-year Term Available         1 Citizen Representative at Large (from any of the 3 Wards).

 

NEW GLASGOW REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

The main function of this Commission is to provide civilian governance on behalf of the Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime within the Towns of New Glasgow and Trenton.

Three-year Term Available          1 Citizen Representative from the Eastside (Ward 1 & Ward 2).

 

If you are interested in volunteering for one of the committee positions but would like additional information, please contact the undersigned.  As part of your application for a committee, please submit the name of the committee of interest and a brief account of your background/qualifications as it relates to the respective committee and why you are interested in participating in the work of this Committee on or before Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12 p.m. A criminal record and volunteer sector check are required.

Town of New Glasgow Committee Applications
c/o CAO Lisa M. MacDonald
P.O. Box 7
111 Provost Street
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E1

Summer Student Employment Position - Maintenance

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 14:15

ERECC_Logo.png East River Environmental Control Centre

Pictou County Shared Services Authority

 

Summer Student Employment Position - Maintenance

Job Summary
This role will be to assist ERECC staff with duties normally completed during the summer months. The position will exercise education gained from mechanical and EMT programs (college). Work that would consist of pumping station maintenance, improving aesthetics of ERECC properties and other duties assigned. General labour will be required as part of the role, including but not limited to maintenance of ERECC grounds (mowing and trimming). Individuals should be capable of working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Work collectively as a team or individual.
  • Conduct facilities maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure minimal downtime during maintenance activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies while performing all tasks.
  • Maintain ERECC grounds (mowing, trimming).

 

Salary: $18.00/hour: 40 hours per week
Work hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Duration: Summer

Join our team as a Maintenance/Mechanic Student where your expertise will contribute to our commitment to excellence in facility operations.
ERECC thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward resume and cover letter to East River Environmental Control Centre to &

Warm Weather - Fire Safety

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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 13:54

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With the warmer temperatures and the dry foliage along the trails and in wooded area in the Town, we must be mindful of our actions in these areas.
In 2022, the Town adopted the Fires and Burning of Material By-law, which outlines the proper way to enjoy outdoor fires. The provincial burn restrictions, updated every day at 2 p.m., outline the burning restrictions.
The By-law can be accessed at: https://www.newglasgow.ca/town-hall/council/by-laws.html
The provincial burn restrictions can be accessed at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe


Under the Town of New Glasgow’s Fires and Burning of Material By-law:
• Camping or shelter building in the woods on town-owned land is not permitted.
• There are also no open fires permitted in the woods.
• The fires must be in a recreational outdoor burning appliance, and the manufacturer’s operating instructions must be followed.
• You can only burn seasoned dry wood; no brush or leaves are allowed.
• The size of the fire cannot be any larger than 60 centimeters in width and no higher than 45 centimeters.
• There must be someone always present while the fire is burning, and this person must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• You must have your fire pit at least 4.75m (15 feet) from any structure or property line.
• You must also have a means to put out the fire close by.
• If you are going to have a small backyard fire, inform your neighbours to make sure it will not bother them. If a complaint comes in, you will be asked to put the fire out.

Additionally, the province also states that daily fire restrictions apply in the woods or within one thousand feet of the woods. Both these restrictions apply to people’s private property, like having a backyard campfire.
If you see a fire in a wooded area, call 911 and give the best description of its location for responding agencies.