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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”

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Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2019 13:49

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Published: Monday, 16 December 2019 14:58

Cape Breton Partnership Survey

The Cape Breton Partnership is conducting a survey looking for info on an  Economic and Growth strategy for Cape Breton Island.

A link to the website that explains the plan and has a video, feedback form, and the discussion paper is available here: https://capebretonpartnership.com/growthstrategy/

The link for the survey is available here: https://www.research.net/r/CapeBretonUnamakiGrowth

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Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 13:42

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Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 11:07

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Published: Thursday, 24 October 2019 13:32

Lunch Time closing at Depots beginning November 1

Please note: Beginning November 1, 2019, our Victoria County Recycle Depots in Baddeck and New Haven will close from 12 noon - 12:30 daily.

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Published: Thursday, 03 October 2019 14:59

We’re Hiring Again!

Do you enjoy travelling around Victoria County and beyond? Victoria County Transit needs spare drivers!
Victoria County Transit is hiring spare drivers for Baddeck and Neil’s Harbour. Must have a clean driver’s abstract, criminal and child abuse registry checks. Class 4 license or better is preferred, but will train a suitable candidate.

Duties:
• Ensure safe operation of the VCT vehicle and that vehicle is safe, clean and presentable for passengers
• Ensure vehicle logs are properly and accurately compiled
• Greet passengers in a friendly, respectful manner
• Collect fares and accurately record them
• Ensure passenger pick up information is properly recorded
• Ensure vehicle is fueled
• Familiar with Victoria County addresses and roads

Work Hours:
As this is a pilot project, hours will vary based on the ride demands. Positions will be based in Baddeck and Neil’s Harbour.

Wage: $15/hour

Posting will remain open until jobs are filled.

Please forward resumes to:
Strait Area Transit
606 Reeves St.
Port Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 2R7
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Phone: 902-625-1475

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Published: Thursday, 26 September 2019 10:19

Victoria County Transit

Have you seen the Victoria County Transit buses on the road? Yes! Victoria County now has a transit service. But its not like a traditional transit service where you wait at a bus stop and bus goes by at a certain time – no, it is so much better!
Victoria County Transit is a dial-a-ride service. They will pick you at your door and deliver you back there. All you need to do is book the ride 24 hours in advance by calling1-833-625-1475 or
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The cost is $5 (one-way) ANYWHERE in Victoria County. Anywhere OUTSIDE the county there is an additional mileage charge (.55 cents per kilometer that is shared among the riders).
• Want to go to a hockey game in Sydney next Friday? Call with at least 24 hours notice and book.
• Want to go to a Celtic Colours event in Port Hawkesbury? Call and book 24 hours in advance.
• Never been to Cabot Landing Provincial Park and want to visit? Call and book 24 hours in advance.
• Have a doctor’s appointment in Antigonish next month and you need a driver? Call Victoria County Transit and book when you get the appointment for pick up at your door.
• Family home for Celtic Colours and you want to take them out to dinner in Ingonish, Iona or Inverness (or all three)? Book Victoria County Transit when you know the dates the cousins will be here and you are set.
The fact is – this service is a pilot project which makes transit available and affordable. Let’s use it!

You can book a ride by:
calling 902-625-1475 or 1-833-625-1475 or
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Published: Thursday, 29 August 2019 13:32

Victoria County Transit

Victoria County Transit is ready to roll!

Book now! Rides begin September 9, 2019.

For more information: VCT-LaunchPoster August 29 2019.pdf