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Employment Opportunity - Town Horticulturalist
- Published: May 13, 2024
The Town of Oxford is looking to hire someone as the Horticulturist.
This is expected to be a 9-week summer employment opportunity.
You must be between the ages of 15 – 30 years old at the start of the internship and you do not need to be a student. This is open to all that are attending or not attending school in the Fall.
The successful candidate will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environment projects.
In this position you will be mainly responsible for maintaining the community gardens and teaching the public gardening life skills.
The preferred candidate would have the knowledge in agriculture and the willingness to work along side like minded partners to educate the community the value of food sustainability.
If you are interested in this as a summer job, please don’t hesitate to send in your resume. The deadline for resumes is May 28, 2024.
Send in your resume to info@oxfordns.ca and in the subject line use “Town Horticulturist”, or you may drop off your resume to Town Hall, 105 Lower Main Street and be sure to include the title “Town Horticulturist”
Job Fair May 16, 2024 Amherst Stadium 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Published: May 8, 2024
Job Fair!
May 16, 2024, at the Amherst Stadium from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
for trades, health care, retail, and many more.
Webinar for upcoming Municipal Election Oct 19, 2024
- Published: May 7, 2024
The Municipal Election is coming up soon, October 19, 2024.
Are you interested in becoming a Municipal Councillor for the Town of Oxford?
If so, you may be interested in this free webinar titled “Inside the Civic Chamber: pdf Insights from Municipal Leaders on Serving and Running for Office (222 KB) .
Date & Time: May 29, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom
Target Audience: Residents interested in local governance, prospective municipal candidates, and community leaders.
Register now: Click Here to Register.
NS Walks Walk Group Oxford
- Published: May 6, 2024
NS Walks Oxford
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - meet at the Gazebo beside Scott's Independent Grocery. Times are 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Everyone welcome.
Watermain Repair - Crescent Ave - May 7, 2024 8:30 AM
- Published: May 6, 2024
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works Team will be repairing a water leak on Crescent Avenue tomorrow, May 7, 2024, starting at 8:30 AM. The affected areas will be Sunset Avenue and Crescent Avenue.
There is currently no ETA for the time to repair this leak but Public Works will repair the leak as safely and quickly as possible.
Public Works thanks you for your patience.
May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
- Published: May 1, 2024
May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 28 anniversary of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month which is a time to embrace, honour and celebrate the history, culture, language, contributions, and achievements of Gaels across the province; and
WHEREAS, Gaelic culture is an integral part of the identity of Nova Scotia and Gaels represent one of the earliest non-indigenous cultural groups to settle in Mi'kma'ki; and
WHEREAS, new generations of language learners and cultural champions are carrying on and building upon the legacy of Gaelic Nova Scotia's tradition bearers; and
WHEREAS, our Municipality is committed to collaborating with Gaelic communities to support the growth of Gaelic as a part of the linguistic landscape of Nova Scotia through opportunities for language acquisition and capacity building within communities to ensure, the Gaelic language and culture will thrive in Oxford, NS.
THEREFORE, I, Greg Henley, Mayor of Oxford do hereby proclaim May 2024 as "Gaelic Nova Scotia Month" in the Municipality of Oxford, Nova Scotia.
Signed May 1, 2024 by Greg Henley,
Mayor of Oxford, NS.
Nova Scotia Walks Day May 8, 2024
- Published: April 29, 2024
Nova Scotia Walks Day!
Come out on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, for Nova Scotia Walk Day!
The walk starts at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the Oxford Gazebo beside Scott's Independent.
Everyone is welcome!
PHC Mobile Health & Wellness Team
- Published: April 29, 2024
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