Alerts

Warm Weather - Fire Safety

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

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.

Trail Advisory - Samson Trail Maintenance

Details: Category: Alerts; Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 15:25

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that Urban Roots, on behalf of the Town, will be carrying out tree maintenance work along portions of the Samson Trail between Carmichael Park and the Kinsman Look-off on Friday, March 28th and Monday, March 31st, 2025.

This work is part of ongoing efforts, after post-tropical storm Fiona, to restore the tree canopy along the river, restoring both stabilization of the riverbank and removal of invasive species along with provision of sight lines to the river.

Signage will be in place during activities. Users are asked to respect signage and direction of crews to ensure the work can be completed safely for both trail users and work crews.

The Town of New Glasgow apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.

Maintenance Worker – Environmental Services Dept. (Term)

Details: Category: Career Opportunities; Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 10:16

TERM

Eight-month TERM with potential for Full Time after an Employee Evaluation
NOTE: Probation will apply before being made permanent

The Maintenance Worker (Environmental Services Department) is primarily responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of water and sewer distribution mains (storm and sanitary), service laterals, valves and valve boxes, manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants, and sewer lift stations. Additional Duties of the Maintenance Worker include but are not limited to:

Installation, repair, and maintenance of underground municipal infrastructure assets: water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems.
Responsible for competently operating heavy equipment related to the operation and maintenance of municipal Excavation experience is critical for this position.
Responsible for ensuring their duties are carried out in an effective, efficient, competent, and safe manner in relation to themselves and fellow employees.
Perform safe excavations to water and sewer-related work, using an excavator and/or
Hydro-excavate for piped infrastructure, services, natural gas lines,
Add gravel to utility cuts and other holes in the street to maintain a minimum level of street
Prepare streets for capital paving by adjusting manholes, catch basins, and valve
Use of video inspection equipment to perform and plan for
Perform hydro-excavation and sewer line
Operate sidewalk plows, backhoe, loader, and plow/salt trucks in snow clearing
Operate excavator, backhoe & loader in day-to-day operations, and snow
Operate other equipment and perform labour duties in various pipe installations and all other maintenance and repair projects carried out by the Public Works Department.
Follow all applicable Occupational Health & Safety policies & procedures, and those policies & procedures of the Town.
Operate all light utility vehicles of the Public Works fleet for various
Perform traffic control duties as assigned.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis- MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before the end of the day Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A complete job profile, outlining additional competencies, educational and experience requirements and working conditions can be provided upon request.

For more details about this job, please visit:Maintenance Worker - Environmental Services Department

Operator - Class 3

Details: Category: Career Opportunities; Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 10:10

TERM

Eight-month TERM with potential for Full Time after an Employee Evaluation
NOTE: Probation will apply before being made permanent

The Operator Three is primarily responsible for operating equipment used for SNIC, and for off season equipment operation. Other duties may include but are not limited to, long line painting, crosswalk painting, traffic control, carpenter work, grass cutting (using power driven equipment or by hand), concrete work and garbage pickup. The person must be versatile and adapt well to changing work conditions.

The Operator performs all other division duties, including labourer, when so requested by Supervisor or Chargehand. A valid driver’s licence (minimum class 3) with a clean driver’s abstract is required.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis- MacNeil, Director of Human Resources rebecca.macneil@newglasgow.ca on or before the end of the day Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A complete job profile, outlining additional competencies, educational and experience requirements and working conditions can be provided upon request.

For more details about this job, please visit: Operator Class 3 Transportation Division

Street Tree Inventory

Details: Category: Alerts; Published: Monday, 17 March 2025 14:23

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that starting this week contractor staff will be carrying out a street tree inventory. For more information or questions, please contact Engineering and Public Works by email at: or by phone at 902-755-8351.

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