Regular Meeting of Council
February 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Town of Three Hills Council Chambers
OFFICE CLOSURE
The Town of Three Hills will be closed on
Monday, February 20, 2023, in recognition of Family Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
THREE HILLS TOWN HALL
Join Damien Kurek, MP for a discussion about what’s happening in Parliament and take your questions and feedback.
February 28, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Three Hills Council Chambers
232 Main St, Three Hills
PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN
The Town offers a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan to individuals and organizations that want to pay their taxes monthly. Twelve monthly installments are electronically deducted from a designated bank account on the first business day of each month. Tax accounts on the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan are NOT subject to the penalties levied on July 1, October 1 and January 1.
January is the best time to start on the program! Come see us at the Town Hall, or application forms are available on our website; samples of void cheques or bank account information can be emailed to taxes@threehills.ca.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE PREVENTION
- The only time it is legal to prune elms in Alberta is between October 1 and March 31.
- Elm bark beetles feed on healthy elms and breed over winter in dead and dying elm trees.
- If elm trees are pruned between April 1 and September 30, potentially infested beetles will be drawn to the scent of the fresh pruning cuts and infect your otherwise healthy elm.
FAMILY DAY FREE SKATES
Monday, February 20
Public Skating - 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sticks, Pucks & Rings - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Employment Opportunity
Summer Labourer
(Temporary Part-Time)
If you are an independent self-starter with a passion for caring for flowers and trees in our community, join our team!
The Town of Three Hills is seeking one (1) Temporary Part-Time Summer Labourer to work evenings and weekends until late September watering and maintaining the flowerpots and young trees.
The anticipated start date will be late May 2023 through the end of September 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee flowerpots and young tree watering requirements
• Ability to operate a truck with a water pump system
• Monitor flowerpots and young trees and advise the supervisor of any issues
• Maintain the working area, keep it clean and orderly and remove any debris or litter
• Practice and encourage safe work behaviours
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Required to work evenings and weekends
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical demands may include, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, walking, standing and using stairs
• Comfort working in an environment with weather fluctuations
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to use discretion regarding confidential matters
• Previous landscaping experience is considered an asset
Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your excellent skills match our list of qualifications and requirements to Human Resources at careers@threehills.ca referencing “Parks & Recreation Labourer” in the subject line. A current driver’s abstract and Police Information Check will be required by the successful candidate upon acceptance of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept any applications through Facebook. Instead, we invite applicants to visit our website and how to apply: http://www.threehills.ca
The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. The Town is an equal-opportunity employer, and all applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until March 6, 2023.
Employment Opportunity
Summer Labourers
(Temporary Full-Time)
The Town of Three Hills is seeking four (4) Summer Labourers for the 2023 season. If you would like to gain meaningful employment, learn about working in public service and serve the community in which you live, join the Town of Three Hills. Duties involve working with and around equipment and power tools while adhering to Health and Safety procedures and policies. The anticipated start dates will be April 2023 through until the end of August 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain recreational facilities and town-owned lands including mowing, weeding, tree maintenance, painting, and clean up
• Assist in maintaining and repairing facilities to ensure safety and reliability
• Waste collection, line painting, road maintenance and assist with safety barricades
• May be required to assist with community events and administrative tasks
• Assist with painting, mowing at utility-related job sites, cleaning, etc.
• Work cooperatively with the management team and support other departments
• May assist with duties at the landfill
• May assist with the application of herbicides and pesticides on public lands
• Practice and encourage safe work behaviours
The preferred candidate will possess:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Capable of physical labour
• Comfort working in an environment with weather fluctuations
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to use computers and tablets
• Ability to use discretion regarding confidential matters
• Previous landscaping experience is considered an asset
Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your excellent skills match our list of qualifications and requirements to Human Resources at careers@threehills.ca referencing “Summer Labourer” in the subject line. A current driver’s abstract and Police Information Check will be required by the successful candidate upon acceptance of the position.
Seasonal Labourer wage range is $17.20 per hour with a 40-hour work week.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept any applications through Facebook. Instead, we invite applicants to visit our website on how to apply: http://www.threehills.ca
The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until March 6, 2023.
Employment Opportunity
Parks & Recreation Labourer
(Temporary Full-Time)
The Town of Three Hills is seeking one (1) Parks & Recreation Labourer for the 2023 season. If you would like to gain meaningful employment, learn about working in public service and serve the community in which you live, join the Town of Three Hills. Duties involve working with and around equipment and power tools while adhering to Health and Safety procedures and policies. The anticipated start dates will be April 2023 through until the end of August 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain recreational facilities and town-owned lands including mowing, weeding, tree maintenance, painting, and clean up
• Assist in maintaining and repairing facilities to ensure safety and reliability
• Waste collection, line painting, road maintenance and assist with safety barricades
• May be required to assist with community events and administrative tasks
• Assist with painting, mowing at utility-related job sites, cleaning, etc.
• Work cooperatively with the management team and support other departments
• May assist with duties at the landfill
• May assist with the application of herbicides and pesticides on public lands
• Practice and encourage safe work behaviours
The preferred candidate will possess:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Capable of physical labour
• Comfort working in an environment with weather fluctuations
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to use computers and tablets
• Ability to use discretion regarding confidential matters
• Previous landscaping experience is considered an asset
Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your excellent skills match our list of qualifications and requirements to Human Resources at careers@threehills.ca referencing “Parks & Recreation Labourer” in the subject line. A current driver’s abstract and Police Information Check will be required by the successful candidate upon acceptance of the position.
Parks & Recreation Labourer is a senior seasonal role and is within the CUPE Local 417-05 Collective Agreement. Wage range is $18.19 to $20.77 per hour with a 40-hour work week.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept any applications through Facebook. Instead, we invite applicants to visit our website on how to apply: http://www.threehills.ca
The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until March 6, 2023.
