Career Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA
Causal Lifeguards File #2023- LS-01
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for the positions of Casual Lifeguards at the Espanola Rec Department.
This position will include working evening and weekends.
Compensation: $20.70 per hour after probation
The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma or be a full-time student; National Lifeguard; Standard First Aid with CPR C, Red Cross Swim Instructor or LSS Swim Instructor.
A Criminal Reference Check will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File#. No deadline for submission. Need is ongoing.
Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
Att: Sara Sokoloski Aquatics Coordinator email: [email protected]
175 Avery Drive, Espanola, P5E 1C9
Espanola, ON P5E 1S6
Email: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA
Full-Time Assistant Pool Operator
File #2023- LS-04
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for 1 Full-Time Assistant Pool Operator at the Regional Recreation Complex.
This position will include working evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma or be a full-time student; National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid & CPR-C, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Certified Pool Operator. Experienced or qualified aqua fitness instructor considered an asset. Previous deck-level supervision preferred.
Requirements: Willing to obtain Pool Operator’s certification; Must be prepared and able to personally interact with public; Act in a professional and confidential manner.
Compensation: $25.03 per hour as per the collective agreement
A Criminal Reference Check will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File# and submit resume to:
Sara Sokoloski
Aquatics Coordinator
175 Avery Drive
Espanola, ON P5E 1C9
Email: [email protected]
As part of a collaborative team, the successful candidate will work to empower, influence, and lead the integration of climate change into the Town of Espanola’s business practice. We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to take initiative and truly own their work and solve complex problems. Under the direction of the Town of Espanola‘s Manager of Environmental Services and Special Projects, the Climate Change Specialist will be responsible for the creation of a Climate Action Plan for the Corporation of the Town of Espanola.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead research and technical analysis including greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification and modelling and tracking.
- Identify potential climate mitigation and adaption initiatives.
- Conduct research on issues that relate to climate change and sustainability.
- Gather data, information and synthesize information for the development of recommendations to senior staff and Council
- Respond to research requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in climate change, engineering, environmental studies, or related environmental/science field.
- Experience with climate change initiatives.
- High level of awareness of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and the ability to translate the work to stakeholders.
- Excellent research skills and experience with GHG emission inventories.
- Ability to work independently and be an engaged team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational, presentation and analytical skills.
- Openness and willingness to learn new skills and a personal commitment to continuous development.
Preferred
- Experience with public sector and/or community climate actions plans.
Employment Conditions
- General:
- Proof of qualifications
- Must reside in Espanola or surrounding region
- Employment Status: Temporary – Intern
- Employment Term: 12-month Contract
- Number of hours per week: 35 hours, condensed work week option available
- Location: On-site in Espanola, Ontario
SALARY: $25/hour ($45,500 annual)
Applications will be accepted until July 18th, 3:30 p.m. at 592 Second Avenue, Espanola, ON P5E 1C4 or email [email protected]
Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.
The Town of Espanola is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
The Espanola Care Van provides public transportation for residents aged 55 and over and residents with disabilities within the Town of Espanola and the LaCloche Care Van provides transportation
The Care Van Schedule is determined by which service is in need of coverage.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- A Class G license is required, Class B, C, E, or F License preferred.
- A Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector will be required.
The Casual Care Van Driver will be responsible for operating the Care Van when the primary driver is away.
Rate of pay: $19.79/hr
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please quote file number and send a cover letter and resume to Louisa Orford, Manager of Economic Development & Regional Transit.
File No. EDRT 2024-01
Louisa Orford
Manager of Economic Development
and Regional Transit
Espanola, ON P5E 1S6
Part Time Facility Attendant
File #2024-LS-07
- Must have grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be prepared to work evenings and weekends
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership
- Must be familiar with various tasks related to maintenance work
- Knowledge of aquatics operations and arena maintenance considered as asset
The Espanola Public Library is looking for an outgoing, service-oriented, tech savvy individual to assist with front-line customer service while also developing the foundation for a formal archival collection. Espanola Public Library services the town of Espanola and three contracting areas, with a current total population of approximately 6,570. The area has a long and rich history, much of which is based on the natural environment and attendant resources therein.
The library currently houses an extensive but undocumented collection of local history books, documents, audio-visual items, and artifacts. The long-term goal is to digitize most aspects of the collection for online searching capacity – celebrating Espanola’s past, while preserving records for the future. Reporting to the C.E.O., the Intern will be responsible for building the records that will form the foundation of the formal archival collection.
DESCRIPTION:
- Provide periodic frontline customer service to patrons and support to main team members at reception/check out desk.
- Physically examine, inventory, and process textual and audio-visual (AV) archival materials including rehousing them into archival folders, boxes and sleeves as required.
- Work with archival description software to attach descriptive inventories and name authority information.
- Index and update metadata for digitized photographs and other digital materials.
- Identify duplicates and determine the best quality scan to keep. Flag poor quality scans and/or anomalies between scans and inventory descriptions.
- Identify and flag content that may be considered sensitive or culturally inappropriate.
- Accession and shelve select materials.
- Inventory and digitize select content and upload to database and other online sites.
- Conduct research to update website and display descriptions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree or diploma in museum studies, archival studies, library studies/techniques, or related discipline preferred; or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in library / heritage / culture sector
- Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency in standard office software
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
- Be able to work collaboratively and independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- For the successful candidate, a current CPIC clearance will be required prior to hiring
Assets:
- Bilingual (English / French)
- Archival relevant experience – archival storage standards, developing records / databases
Terms of employment:
- Position is a temporary, one year contract – 35 hours per week
- $22.00 per hour plus statutory vacation and public holiday pay
This 52-week work period role exists within the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation grant-funding criteria. Applicants must meet the following conditions in order to be considered for employment:
- must be a new entrant into the workforce, or transitioning to a new career, or unemployed or underemployed entering a new field.
- has not previously participated in NOHFC funded internship
- is at least 18 years of age
- once hired, resides in Northern Ontario
- is legally entitled to work in Canada
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Complete eligibility requirements of the program can be found on the NOHFC website (https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:
[email protected] by Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Please include “Archives Intern Application 2024 LIB” in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act. The Town of Espanola is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.