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After School Program Leaders - Closing October 4, 2024

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Category: Jobs

Published: Friday, 20 September 2024 09:06

The Colchester East Hants After School Committee is recruiting After School Program Leaders for the 2024 fall session. Recreation departments from five municipalities in Colchester East Hants are partnering with the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education to deliver fun, interactive programs in eleven schools within the region. 

About the role: After School Program Leaders play a strong role in the design, promotion, and delivery of After School Programs for youth age ranges very from 7-14.  The Programs are physical activity-focused, with elements of play, self-leadership, and teamwork. The Programs are based on outdoor play, games, skill building and nature awareness activities.  These positions require individuals who are interested in learning new skills around youth engagement and delivering quality programs, promoting an active lifestyle.

Salary:  $16.50/hour

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Tender Specifications - Tandem Truck Cab/Chassis

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Category: Tenders & Proposals

Published: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 11:13

pdf Municpality of Colchester Tandem Truck Tender September 2024 (312 KB)  - Clolsing Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:00PM

OHS Coordinator - Closing October 1, 2024

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Published: Tuesday, 17 September 2024 15:21

The Municipality of Colchester is hiring an OHS Coordinator. 

About the role:  The OHS Coordinator is responsible for all Health and Safety functions for the Municipality. The position is responsible for leading the OHS Committee and related activities, coordinating OHS programming and training, all investigations and inspections, maintaining OHS data, managing Worker’s Compensation Board cases, ensuring compliance with OHS legislation, overseeing OHS policies, and addressing all OHS concerns and inquires. Travel between facilities within the Municipality of Colchester will be required.

Salary Range: $71,349 – $82,743 based on a 35-hour work week.  Full-time permanent position.

Benefits:

• Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
• Professional Development Opportunities & Fitness and Well-being Incentives

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Public Hearing Notice - Subdivision Bylaw Amendments

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Published: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 08:59

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2024, at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following planning amendments at this meeting:

1. Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw including approval of a lot that does not meet the frontage requirements provided the purpose is for a telecommunication tower, addition of flag lots, amendments to the provisions of private roads, and text amendments.

Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning these amendments may be made at this Public Hearing.

The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca

For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearing, contact Jill McGillicuddy at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dated in Truro, September 9, 2024
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer

Water Utility Manager - Closing Friday, September 20

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Published: Friday, 06 September 2024 13:42

The Municipality of Colchester is hiring a Water Utility Manager. 

About the role: The Water Utility Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and is responsible for the overall operations of the water utilities in Debert and Tatamagouche. The manager has primary responsibility for operational control of the wells, plants, towers and distribution systems, including process management, quality monitoring, regulatory reporting, preventative maintenance, future planning, budget development and control, and employee oversight.

Salary range: $79,883- $92,640 based on 40 hours per week.

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Tender Specifications - Half Ton Truck

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Category: Tenders & Proposals

Published: Friday, 06 September 2024 11:20

pdf Tender Specs Half Ton Truck WR 2024 25 (414 KB)  -Closing Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2pm