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- Published: November 1, 2023
Town of Oxford Employment Opportunity
Transfer Station Site Attendant and Operator/Labourer
The Town of Oxford is now accepting applications for a Transfer Station Site Attendant and Operator/Labourer.
It would be required for the successful candidate to work 3 days per week as a Transfer Station Site Attendant and 2 days per week with Public Works as an Operator/Labourer.
Preferred candidates would have:
Grade 12, G.E.D
Class 3 or 5 driver’s license
Experience in delivery of municipal services
Experience on asphalt and snow removal
In addition, possessing credentials in traffic control, WHMIS, heavy equipment certification, trenching, fall arrest, confined space, confined space rescue, and trained with using multi gas detectors would be an asset.
Additional critical skills required is excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Note: The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.
A copy of the Job Description can be found on the Town of Oxford website www.oxfordns.ca .
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant skills, knowledge, and experience for this position.
Applications should be clearly marked “Transfer Station Site Attendant and Operator/Labourer”, and will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Click this link for the job description: pdf Transfer Site and Public Works Job Description November 2023 (122 KB)
Please forward all applications to:
Linda Cloney, CAO
105 Lower Main Street
Oxford, NS B0M 1P0
We appreciate all expressions of interest for this position, however; only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.
Transfer Station Schedule for the week of November 11, 2023
- Published: October 31, 2023
Transfer Station Schedule for the week of November 11, 2023 - Remembrance Day
Please note and make any necessary adjustments to your routine for the following schedule for the week of November 11, 2023:
The Oxford Transfer Station will be open
Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
and Friday, November 10, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Transfer Station will be CLOSED on
Saturday, November 11, 2023, for Remembrance Day.
Winter Parking Restrictions for the Town of Oxford 2023-2024
- Published: October 30, 2023
Winter Parking Restrictions for the Town of Oxford 2023-2024
Dated" October 30, 2023
Due to the winter snow conditions coming early, the Evening Winter Parking Ban now takes effect!
Night parking on the Town Streets is prohibited during the winter season from October 30th to April 15th so as not to interfere with snow removal operations.
Vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.
Residents are asked to remove any items that are close to the road that may impede snow removal i.e. basketball nets, piles of fill, lumber, etc...
Snow is not to be pushed into the street by the homeowner or a private contractor while removing snow from a residence or business.
The winter season is coming, and we at the town want to ensure our Public Works department can safely and effectively plow our town streets.
Water Services off to Downtown - Sunday, October 29 - 7:30 am
- Published: October 25, 2023
Town of Oxford Residents!!!
Especially those that live or work near the Downtown for Oxford.
The Public Works Team will be installing a new valve on Little River Road this Sunday, October 29th starting at 7:30am.
This seems to be the best time to shut the water off to the downtown core.
We anticipate this to be a 3 hour job if everything goes as planned.
Traffic signs will be in place so please use caution in this area.
These improvements are needed to allow our team to isolate this area during a water break vs interruption all of the downtown core.
The following areas should expect water interruptions between the hours of 7:30-noon, at minimum, on Sunday October 29th.
Main Street
James Street
Smith Street
Ellis Street
Waverly Street
Prince William Street
Duke Street
and surrounding areas.
It is also necessary that the hydrants in the downtown core also be down during this event.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION!!!!
Water Break - October 26, Foundry Street
- Published: October 25, 2023
Update!! 9:44 am - October 26
The waterbreak has been located and soon the Public Works Team will be turning the water back on, very slowly at first, it may take time before the water is back on with full pressure.
Thank you for your patience with the inconvenience of the water service interuption!
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Update!! 2:53 pm - October 25
The water break repair for Foundry Street is now scheduled for October 26, 2023 starting around 7:30 am.
Those that live or work on Foundry Street, or surrounding streets, please plan for water service interruptions.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Update - October 25 at 1:11 pm
This repair will be delayed to tomorrow (October 26).
We apologize for any confusion regarding this matter.
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Water Break on Foundry Street (October 25)
The repair for the water break will begin after 11:30 am.
All residents and businesses close to or on Foundry Street should expect water service interruptions through out the day.
Updates regarding the progress will follow.
Nova Scotia Department of Health Influenza & COVID boosters
- Published: October 20, 2023
Bookings for the standard-dose influenza vaccine are now available in Nova Scotia. Appointments begin next week.
Public health recommends vaccination for everyone aged six months and older to better protect against influenza. The high-dose influenza vaccine, which is free for Nova Scotians this year, is recommended for people aged 65 years and older.
It is safe and efficient to get the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.
People can book an appointment at a pharmacy clinic at: http://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/covid-flu-booking
People who need assistance booking appointments can call 1-833-797-7772 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.
Household Hazardous Waste Event Sat. Oct 21, 2023 1 - 2 PM
- Published: October 11, 2023
Household Hazardous Waste Event - Saturday October 21, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Oxford Transfer Station.
Town of Oxford Recreation Department Survey 2023
- Published: October 5, 2023
Notice from the Recreation Department:
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment and fill out the online survey regarding recreation offerings and opprotunities in our community. Please follow this link.
https://forms.gle/Ryucebwdio638XZy5
Forms can also be found at Town Hall.