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The Town of Bonavista is looking for a Seasonal Landscape Maintenance person. Under the direction of the Director of External Operations (DEO), the Seasonal Landscape Maintenance person performs work to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, parks/parkettes, and other landscaped areas managed by the town. Wage: As per the Union Agreement Duration of Position: Seasonal Part Time (20 hrs/week) The duties of the Seasonal Landscape Maintenance are as follows:- Performs all manual duties relating to the landscape and gardens in the town as assigned by the DEO including mowing, cutting, pruning, planting, painting etc. Operates light equipment such as pick-up trucks, power mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, and other landscape maintenance equipment Maintains lawns and grass along roadsides by mowing, edging and fertilizing Maintains gardens and flowerbeds throughout the community by planting, weeding, watering, edging and fertilizing. Operates and cares for town equipment such as lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters and other garden tools and ensures that proper safety precautions are taken for the protection and safety of employees, the public, private properties, and town equipment. Spread topsoil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments. All other duties as required. Must have a valid driver's license Must use your vehicle with the capability of pulling a small trailer. Trailer will be supplied. This position is open to all applicants. Driver abstract may be required upon request. Please send your resumé to the address below and clearly marked “Application for Seasonal Landscape Maintenance” or by e-mail to: 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 pm on May 23, 2024.

The 2024 Town of Bonavista visitor maps are available for pick up at the Town hall. Printable PDF visitor maps of Bonavista are also available online --> Click here to view

As summer approaches, many residents start cleaning up their properties. We are often saddened to see large piles of leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris dumped in areas such as wetlands, roadsides, hiking trails, and around the Cape Bonavista. Dumping yard waste is illegal and can have serious consequences. Illegal dumping is a serious offence under the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Protection Act, and fines for individuals can range from $500 to $10,000, while corporations can face fines of $1,000 to $1 million. So why is dumping natural, biodegradable materials like leaves, trees and grass harmful to areas like the wetlands in this photo? The short answer is that when the materials break down they become soil, and that soil fills in the wetlands. Filled wetlands do not offer the same flood storage capacity, so the risk of flooding is increased. This flooding can affect you and your neighbours. It also affects the natural plant species and wildlife in the area. Too often, homeowners see natural areas as convenient places to dump. Giant piles of decomposing yard waste are not an attractive look in our beautiful community and in the case of grass clippings, can smell pretty bad or even catch fire due to the heat from decomposition. Also, if any of the material has been treated with any type of chemical it ends up in a pond, stream or other waterbody, the chemicals could be transported downstream and end up in our water supply. If you either don’t want to compost on your property, or you don’t have space to do so, you can bring your yard waste to the Town Dump. Residents and businesses can properly dispose of waste at Bonavista Waste Management Site on Route 235. The site is open Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm. Properly disposing of waste at authorized sites helps to protect the environment and the community.

2024 Summer Student Employment Opportunity - Recreation The BONAVISTA RECREATION COMMITTEE is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Student Program. Successful applicants will be organizing and coordinating summer recreation programs and activities for local youth. These programs will utilize the community tennis, and basketball courts located at 18 Neck Road and involve programs at Bonavista Cabot Stadium grounds. This opportunity is open to all applicants under the age of 30; however, first consideration will be given to Post Secondary Students. Applications are being accepted in person at the Town Hall or email applications to info@townofbonavista.com. The deadline for applications is May 17 at 4:00 pm.

10-week position through Young Canada Works. $16.50/hr, 35 hrs a week, 10 weeks. Deadline to apply: May 10, 2024 A student may be eligible for employment if they: are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student. https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ Crystal Fudge Economic, Culture and Heritage Officer Town of Bonavista 95 Church Street P.O Box 279 Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0 echo@townofbonavista.com Applications will not be accepted via Facebook. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2024.

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.