Employment Opportunities

DAY CARE CENTRE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

(Non-Union)

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DAYCARE SUPERVISOR.

Position Overview:

• Plan and implement preschool curriculum in the Early Learning Program,
• Guide children in their physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development in accordance with the philosophy of the child care centre, and the Day Nurseries Act.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Early Childhood Education Diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology,
• Excellent communication and leadership skills,
• Work effectively as part of a team,
• Knowledge and experience working with special needs children will be an asset,
• Hold a current First Aid / CPR certificate,
• Clear Criminal Reference Check.

Hours: up to 35 hours per week - based on enrolment

Compensation: $16.37 per hour

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé (complete with references and covering letter) in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008:

Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Kirkland Lake
Postal Bag 1757
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4

E-mail claudette.pullen@tkl.ca
Fax 705-567-4707

PHYSICAL SERVICES DEPT. - WATERWORKS PIPE LAYER

Full-Time / Union

THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND LAKE PHYSICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WATERWORKS DIVISION IS CURRENTLY INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR ONE WATERWORKS PIPE LAYER / UTILITIES SPARE.

Position Overview:

• Under the supervision of the Waterworks Foreman / Sub-Foreman, the Waterworks Pipe Layer will be responsible for water distribution and wastewater collection systems construction and maintenance,
• Under the supervision of the Utilities Foreman, the Pipe Layer acting as a Utility Spare will be responsible to perform duties in monitoring operations and maintenance in the water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary school (Grade 12) education,
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license,
• Must be certified as a Class I in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment,
• Two (2) years of related experience considered an asset,
• Clear Criminal Reference Check.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: As per current collective agreement - $20.78 per hour plus certification premiums.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé (complete with references and covering letter) in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008:

Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Kirkland Lake
Postal Bag 1757
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4

E-mail claudette.pullen@tkl.ca
Fax 705-567-4707

PHYSICAL SERVICES DEPT. - WATERWORKS LABOURER

(Full-Time / Union)

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE WATERWORKS FOREMAN / SUB-FOREMAN.

Position Overview:

• Perform manual duties in the maintenance and construction of the wastewater collection and the water distribution system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary school (Grade 12) education,
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license,
• Operator-In-Training (O.I.T.) certificate would be considered an asset or must achieve O.I.T. within 6 months,
• Clear Criminal Reference Check.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: As per current collective agreement - $19.67 per hour plus certification premiums.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé (complete with references and covering letter) in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008:

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Kirkland Lake

Postal Bag 1757

Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4

E-mail claudette.pullen@tkl.ca

Fax 705-567-4707

MUSEUM - SUMMER STUDENTS

THE SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS WILL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MUSEUM MANAGER.

General Criteria:

• Full-time University / Community College student who will be returning to full-time studies in the semester following the job with Young Canada Works (YCW),
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada,
• Between 16 and 30 years of age,
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment,
• Must not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed by the Corporation,
• Must be registered in the YCW candidate inventory,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language. Good oral communication skills in the French language is preferred,
• Genuine interest in Northern Ontario History,
• Clear a Criminal Reference Check.

Hours: 35 hours per week - the majority of the shifts are weekdays with alternating weekend shifts

May 26 to Aug 29, 2008

Compensation: $9.00 per hour

CURATORIAL ASSISTANT

Position Overview: Assist with maintaining artifacts and archives within the museum’s collection. The student will also assist with the organization and execution of events and exhibitions.

Qualifications:

• Student with a focus in museology or history is preferred,
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite,
• Ability to take supervision as well as coordinate / supervise the work of others is an asset.

INTERPRETER / GUIDE

Position Overview: Study, learn and provide information to tourists and visitors on the architectural and heritage details of the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau; the history of Sir Harry Oakes and his family; the history of the Town of Kirkland Lake; Become knowledgeable about the artifacts in the museum exhibits; plan talks and give guided tours regarding the temporary and permanent exhibits.

Qualifications:

• Student with a focus in history is preferred,
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite,
• Ability to take supervision and instruction,
• Experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé (complete with references and covering letter) in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008:

Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Kirkland Lake
Postal Bag 1757
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4

E-mail claudette.pullen@tkl.ca
Fax 705-567-4707

TEMPORARY LABOURERS

The Town of Kirkland Lake Physical Services Department occasionally seeks temporary Labourers during the year.

Candidates must be enthusiastic and team-oriented individuals along with a minimum Grade 12 Diploma and a valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing. Additional licenses and certificates will be taken into consideration.

Applications and or resumes previously submitted in 2007 will be considered.

These are temporary positions lasting up to 7 months maximum in a given calendar year.

Salary: As per the current collective agreement

Please forward your résumé, complete with references.

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Kirkland Lake

PO Bag 1757

Kirkland Lake , Ontario

P2N 3P4

Fax: 705-567-4707