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MOTION – COMMUNITY SAFETY

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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 09:22

MOTION – COMMUNITY SAFETY


WHEREAS the Town of New Glasgow recognizes the complex and interconnected
challenges associated with homelessness, mental health, substance use and addiction,
and the significant impact these issues have on individuals, families, neighbourhoods,
and the broader community from a safety perspective;


AND WHEREAS the Town of New Glasgow recognizes that individuals experiencing
homelessness and addiction require access to appropriate, person-centred health,
treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and support services;


AND WHEREAS the current homeless shelter model and its existing downtown location
on Marsh Street are not adequately addressing the underlying health and rehabilitation
needs of many individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and addiction;


AND WHEREAS the Town Council believes that a coordinated, health-focused
approach is required to provide individuals with an opportunity to stabilize, receive
treatment, pursue rehabilitation, and transition toward sustainable housing and healthier
lifestyles;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of New Glasgow request
that the current homeless shelter at its existing location on Marsh Street cease
operations immediately and that the Province of Nova Scotia support a transition plan to
be developed to support affected individuals and ensure continuity of essential services;


AND FURTHER THAT the Town of New Glasgow advocate to the Province of Nova
Scotia, community organizations, and other relevant partners for the development of a
health-focused, person-centred residential rehabilitation centre designed to support
unhoused individuals experiencing addiction and related challenges;


AND FURTHER THAT consideration be given to a model that integrates residential
rehabilitation, addiction treatment, mental health supports, counselling, case
management, life-skills development, and pathways to transitional and supportive
housing;


AND FURTHER THAT the proposed approach be developed collaboratively with people
with lived experience, provincial departments, health and social service providers,
Pictou Landing First Nation, community organizations, law enforcement and municipal
partners, with the objective of creating a sustainable and compassionate continuum of
care through a health-focused residential rehabilitation model in Northern Nova Scotia.

Traffic Advisory: Archimedes Street Closure

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 15:28

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists that Archimedes Street, between George Street and Dalhousie Street, will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17 until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Motorists are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Open Call for Part-Time Employee- Police Constable.pdf

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Thursday, 30 July 2026 14:50

Location: New Glasgow Nova Scotia.

New Glasgow Police

Type of Employment: Part-Time Employee/Position Police Constable.

New Glasgow Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Police Constable.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to , along with copies of your valid driver’s license and certificate from a recognized police training program.

Minimum requirements to be a police officer in New Glasgow

You must meet the definition of a police officer as defined by the Nova Scotia Police Act and the Nova Scotia Department of Justice guidelines.  Minimum requirements include the following:

  • An applicant who successfully completed approved police cadet training program from a recognized training institution within the last 24 months, or experienced police officer currently serving or has served within the past two years with a police service in Canada
  • A Canadian military police officer (regular service) with qualifications Level 5
  • 19 years of age by application deadline
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Grade 12 education
  • No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and no adult criminal charges pending
  • Must possess and maintain valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license or equivalent from another Canadian province
  • MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS - Candidates must be medically fit
  • Driver's Abstract - Indicating an acceptable driving record
  • CPR & First Aid - Current Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) Level C.
  • Reference Letters - Three letters of reference of which one must be a work reference.

Employment Equity:

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons.

New Glasgow Regional Police is committed to the principles of employment equity. values respect, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

The selection process may include, but is not limited to, written testing and an interview process. While we thank all applicants for their interest and submissions, only those selected to proceed to the testing phase will be contacted. Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to:

NEW GLASGOW POLICE / Full-Time Police Constable Position Attention Chief Ryan Leil - Reference #2026-0001-PT/PTC.

 

All Applications must be sent to - NO LATER THAN 4pm (ADT) ON, August 27, 2026.

 

Request for Proposal : Inflow / Infiltration Study

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Category: Invitation to Tender
Published: Thursday, 30 July 2026 11:36

Town of New Glasgow : Inflow / Infiltration Study 2026

In accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the Province of Nova Scotia and applicable Town Policies and By‐Laws, the TNG is soliciting proposals from qualified companies (“Service Provider”), with a proven track record of Civil engineering design in the Wastewater collection, I&I and wastewater modelling.
The Service Provider (Proponent) must have significant (>10 years) experience with the design, engineering, and modelling of wastewater collection systems. The Service Provider must have a license to practice in the Province of Nova Scotia.
The proposal must demonstrate a thorough understanding and complete response to the specific requirements of this project as set out in the Request for Proposal.

For complete tender package please contact .

Environmental Services Maintenance Worker – Water Utility

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 15:54
Environmental Services Maintenance Worker – Water Utility

Position Title: Maintenance Worker – Environmental Services
Reports to: Supervisor – Environmental Services
Period: Full Time
Note: Probation period applies before being made permanent.
Classification: Maintenance Worker – Environmental Services (OIT Certification Min.)
 

THIS MOMENT, THIS POSITION
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 infrastructure. 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 backhoe.
• Hydro-excavate for piped infrastructure, services, natural gas lines, etc.
• Add gravel to utility cuts and other holes in the street to maintain a minimum level of street smoothness.
• Prepare streets for capital paving by adjusting manholes, catch basins, and valve boxes.
• Use of video inspection equipment to perform and plan for duties.
• Perform hydro-excavation and sewer line flushing.
• Operate sidewalk plows, backhoe, loader, and plow/salt trucks in snow clearing operations.
• Operate excavator, backhoe & loader in day-to-day operations, and snow clearing.
• 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 purposes.
• Perform traffic control duties as assigned.

ADITIONAL DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS
• Operate competently all heavy equipment including 3-to-5-ton trucks, backhoes, loaders, in a safe and effective manner for cleaning, maintenance, installation, repair, construction surface drainage systems, water and sewer systems, parking lots and other municipal properties.
• Perform labour duties associated with all municipal repair and maintenance projects carried out by the Environmental Services Department.
• Perform routine checks, minor servicing, cleaning, and basic maintenance of the equipment being operated, including checking fluid levels and grease as necessary
• Inform the Mechanics of any required significant maintenance or safety problems of equipment being operated.
• Assist in snow removal operations as required.
• Read water meters.

HOURS OF WORK
Hours of work are primarily Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (40-hour work week) overtime is anticipated and expected to accommodate work and emergency requirements.

Overtime also includes scheduled OT, callouts, and a regular rotation in on-call duties minimum 1 week per month.

The Provincial Hours of Service Regulations are used to manage hours of work. Water and sewer
emergency work will be in accordance with provincial regulations. On-call work is required to provide 24- hour emergency service. The terms of employment will require the worker to be available for both overtime work and on-call work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate should have a thorough knowledge of water distribution systems, which is mandatory for this position. Department of Environment (NSE) Operator Certification will be required to work in the Environmental Services Department. Accepts ongoing training to remain current in position. Maintains a Register of Motor Vehicles (NS) vehicle license(s) to operate all trucks and equipment within the department.

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
Minimum qualifications include:
• Completion of Grade 12 education.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background check.
• Pass/provide a Class 3 Nova Scotia driver’s medical.
• Valid Class 3 with air brakes endorsement Nova Scotia driver’s license.
• Physical ability and fitness for moderate to heavy physical exertion.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a municipal operations environment for water and wastewater/sewer and snow removal.
• Ability to understand and apply written and oral instruction.
• Required to have a Nova Scotia Environment & Climate Change Operator in training certification.
• Required to have or acquire a Nova Scotia Environment & Climate Change Level I Operator Certification for Water Distribution within one year of the date of permanent hire and maintain this certification for the duration of employment through continuing education, CEU credits annually.
• Required to have or acquire a Nova Scotia Environment & Climate Change Level I Operator Certification for Wastewater Collection within two years of the date of hire and maintain this certification for the duration of employment through continuing education, CEU credits annually.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Operator Certificate for Excavator with a minimum of five (5) years of competent operating experience for trenching.
• Excavating and Trenching Training (valid and current).
• Minimum five (5) years as heavy equipment operator including excavator, backhoe, wheel loader, and tandem truck with float.
• Level II Operator Certification for Water Distribution
• Level II Operator Certification for Wastewater Collection
• Natural Gas Awareness Training
• Clean Driver’s Abstract

All interested internal applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis- MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before the end of day Friday,August 14, 2026. A complete job profile, outlining additional competencies, educational and experience requirements and working conditions can be provided upon request.

STATEMENT OF INTENTION
We encourage applications from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, recognizing the immense value that diversity brings to our team. We are on a journey of learning and growth, continually striving to create a more inclusive and equitable environment. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including Black, racialized, and Indigenous Peoples, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and newcomers to Canada to apply.
We are committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process. We recognize that there is always more to learn and improve upon in our journey towards greater inclusivity and humility.