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Applications are invited to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator at the Town of Bonavista. Under the direction of and reporting to the Director of External Operations (DEO), the duties of the Heavy Equipment Operator are as follows:- ·         Responsible for the operation of all of Council’s heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid steer, trucks, etc. ·         Cleans, checks and services heavy equipment regularly and reports any major damages or problems to the DEO. ·         Ensures that care, caution, and safety measures are followed when operating heavy equipment. ·         Assists the DEO in monitoring and inspecting road conditions. ·         Assists with the installation of accessory equipment such as one-way plows, sanders and other attachments. ·         Makes minor repairs or alterations to heavy equipment when necessary. ·         Welding skills will be considered an asset. ·         Performs other related duties as required. This position is open to all applicants. Valid NL/Lab. Class 03, 05, 08, 09 licenses are necessary. The successful applicant will be guaranteed a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Salary is in accordance with the Union Agreement. Please send or email your resumé to the address below. It should be clearly marked “Application for Heavy Equipment Operator”. Kirk Way Director of External Operations Town of Bonavista 95 Church Street P.O Box 279 Bonavista, NL  A0C 1B0 info@townofbonavista.com Applications will not be accepted via Facebook. The deadline for applications is 3:00 p.m. on May 9th, 2024.

The local Bonavista Visitor Information Office has relocated to the Matthew Legacy Site, located at 15 Roper Street. If you own a local business and wish to promote it for the 2024 season at the VIC, you can drop off your brochures, business cards, and event information at the Bonavista Visitor Information Office. The VIC will be open from May 13 to October 12, 2024. If you have any information that you need to drop off before May 13th, you can bring it to the Town Hall.

Bulk garbage collection for Bonavista will be held on the designated day for your area. Registration is required for pick up. You must call or email the Town Hall to schedule collection. It may take several days for all bulk garbage items to be removed from all residences in the area. For example, if you are scheduled for curbside pick-up on Monday, if there are a high number of scheduled collections, the pickup may occur on the next day. Register for Curbside Collection: To arrange for bulk garbage curbside collection please contact the Town Hall. Call: 1-877-571-9185 or 709-468-7747 Email: info@townofbonavista.com Bulk collection Guidelines: Place items at your own curb by 8 a.m. Only items placed on the curb will be removed. Municipal employees will not pick up items throughout your property. Garbage must be accessible and boxes free of snow/debris All items must be bagged or bundled and tied. Scattered or loose items will not be collected. Car wrecks will not be accepted during this bulk collection. However, please contact town hall to arrange for pick up at a later time. A limit of 500 lbs or one pick-up load (whichever is less) will be collected from each household. Bulk items will not be picked up after the scheduled collection days. ACCEPTED: Sofas, tables, chairs, and furniture Children's toys Desks and bookshelves Fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, and other household appliances Box springs and mattresses Dressers and bathroom fixtures Carpet and flooring tied in rolls Doors and window boxes Tires Tree limbs tied in bundles less than 1.5 m (4 ft) Glass, securely placed in puncture-proof packaging and marked as BROKEN GLASS Iron & removable car parts (all fluids must be removed by the resident prior to collection) Other bulk items normally associated with a household NOT ACCEPTED: Scattered or lose items Wood over 4 ft long Items that do not fit in a pick-up truck Fire pits and loose ash Shingles and construction materials Fish nets and gear Car wrecks, car chassis, & frames Animal carcasses & special wastes Hazardous waste Brick & concrete Earthen materials, stumps, & large trees Recyclables Excrement & liquid waste Biomedical waste Bulk Collection Days May 6 -- Division 1 – Canaille May 13 -- Division 2 – Old Catalina Road May 21 -- Division 3 – Bakeapple Marsh May 27 --  Division 4 – Mockbeggar June 3 -- Division 5 – Cellar Hill June 10 -- Division 6 – Red Point June 17 -- Division 7 - Bayley’s Cove DIVISION 1 – Canaille – May 6th Comprising all the area of Bonavista known as Canaille from the west side of Folley Hill. DIVISION 2 – Old Catalina Road – May 13th Comprising all the area of Bonavista known as Old Catalina Road east of Folley Hill including Chapel Hill, Riverstyx Road, also south side of Randell’s Road including Reader’s Lane and Bonavista Retirement Home. DIVISION 3 - Bakeapple Marsh – May 21st Comprising all the area of Bonavista from the north side of Randell’s Road to the south side of Groves Lane including Bakeapple Marsh, Canon Bayley Road, Mount Prospect Street, Russelltown Road, Strathie’s Road, Cooper’s Hill & Collier’s Pond Road. DIVISION 4 – Mockbeggar – May 27th Comprising all the area of Bonavista known as Mockbeggar and Rolling Cove from Walkham’s Bridge to Cove Bridge including the west side of Church Street. DIVISION 5 - Cellar Hill – June 3rd Comprising all the area of Bonavista from the north side of Groves Lane to the south side of Mouland’s Lane including Cellar Hill and Swyers Hill. DIVISION 6 - Red Point – June 10th Comprising all the area of Bonavista known as Red Point Road and the west side of Cape Shore Road from Swyers to Red Cove Road and from the north side of Mouland’s Lane including east side of Mead to the intersection of Dunn’s Road / Cape Shore Road and west side of Dunn’s Road to Mouland’s Lane. DIVISION 7 - Bayley’s Cove – June 17th Comprising all the area of Bonavista known as Bayley’s Cove from north side of Red Cove Road including Cape Shore, east side of Dunn’s Road and east side of Sebastian Drive up to 123 Sebastian Drive (just before Cooper’s Hill).

Applications are invited to fill the position of Clerk Typist to work on an as-needed basis in the front office at the Town Hall. Wage: As per the Union Agreement Duration of Position: casual/call-in basis Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO/Clerk), the Casual/Call-In Clerk Typist performs duties for the operation of the Front Office as follows:- · Answers telephones and directs messages to the different internal departments · Collects payment of taxes from residents of the Town while maintaining records and doing daily cash reconciliations, deposits at bank, etc. · Prepares invoices and statements for billing of taxes · Updates and changes Municipal Assessment Rolls as needed · Operates various office machines such photocopier, fax machine, postage meter, etc. · Prepares paperwork for grants in lieu · Performs duties of Confidential Secretary when needed · All other related duties Qualifications needed to fill this position: · Diploma in Office Administration (equivalencies will be considered) · Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) · Ability to multi-task and work well with a team · Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills · Ability to maintain confidentiality This position is open to all applicants. Experience providing front-line customer service would be an asset. The Town does not guarantee a minimum number or any hours of employment for this position. The successful applicant must provide a Certificate of Conduct and must be eligible to work in Canada. Please send or email your resumé to the address below. It should be clearly marked “Application for Clerk Typist”. Stephanie Lodge Chief Administrative Officer Town of Bonavista 95 Church Street P.O Box 279 Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0 info@townofbonavista.com Applications will not be accepted via Facebook. The deadline for applications is 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2024.

Water Conservation Due to an immense amount of ice surrounding the water intake that is restricting water flow to the main pumphouse, we kindly ask that the public conserve water as much as possible for the remainder of the day. Town staff are now working diligently to resolve this issue and hope to have the issue resolved by the end of the day.

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Town of Bonavista will once again join Canadians in commemorating survivors and stand with families and communities who are grieving. Municipal Dump Site - Saturday, Sept. 30th - CLOSED Municipal Offices (Town Hall) - Monday, October 2nd - CLOSED Cabot Stadium will remain OPEN for privately scheduled events.

Please be advised that a portion of Mockbeggar Road near the intersection of Mockbeggar Road and Roper Street will be closed due to the construction of the sea wall until further notice.

The Town of Bonavista is conducting a housing needs assessment survey. This survey is part of the public outreach conducted to help the Town Council further understand the housing needs of Bonavista. Your responses will help to describe current housing supply, demand, and affordability within our community and begin to identify what types of housing may be needed in the future. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to respond. If you are willing, there will be an opportunity after the key questions to add your name to a housing waitlist. The option to provide your contact information for the waitlist is completely voluntary. Survey closes October 31, 2023 Thank you for your feedback. Survey -->> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8JJ2WN

The Town of Bonavista Council seeks your input in the Review of the Municipal Plan & Development Regulations. Please contribute your thoughts.

The Town of Bonavista invites proposals for the following: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW MUNICIPAL VISITOR MAP The deadline for proposals is February 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Specifications may be obtained from the Town’s website www.townofbonavista.com or at the Town Hall by contacting: Crystal Fudge, Economic, Culture, & Heritage Officer Town of Bonavista 95 Church Street Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0 Telephone: 1-877-571-9185 Email: echo@townofbonavista.com

As of today, August 16, 2023, the boil order for the Town of Bonavista has been lifted.

The fireworks previously scheduled for August 6th will not go ahead this weekend. The fireworks are scheduled to for August 20th.