Haliburton County Housing Strategy
Available for download below is the County of Haliburton Housing Strategy, adopted by County Council on May 22, 2013.
The County of Haliburton Housing Strategy is part of the work being undertaken to meet the requirements in the County’s Official Plan to develop a housing strategy. The goal of this housing strategy is to identify an approach to better address the challenges that the County faces with regard to the provision of housing in the community and support the development of a growth management strategy.
The County of Haliburton Housing Strategy describes the housing profile of the County and identifies a long term action plan that will address the housing needs and issues faced by different population groups throughout the County.
Download file: 2013.04_haliburton_housing_strategy.pdf
Tipping Fees for Waste Sites
The following items are not accepted at Highlands East Landfills:
- Propane Tanks
- Automotive Batteries
- Paint
The following items are accepted at no charge:
- Household Garbage (under 1 cubic-yard)
- Recyclable Material
- Scrap Metal
- Tires (off rim)
- Tagged or Untagged CFC (Freon) Appliance
- Brush
- Oil Tank (empty, dry and cut in half)
-
E-Waste
The following items are accepted with a fee:
- $20/cubic-yard: Bulk Garbage (over 1 cubic-yard)
- $30/cubic-yard: Construction Materials and Shingles (sorted)
- $50/cubic-yard: Construction Materials (unsorted)
- $50/cubic-yard: Contaminated Soil (soil must meet all regulatory guidelines for acceptance at landfills)
- $10/unit: Non-CFC (Freon Appliance)
- $10/unit: Furniture, Mattress, Box Spring
- $4/ft: Boat with motor & gas tank removed and not stripped of metal
- $2/ft: Boat with motor & gas tank removed and stripped of metal
Student Positions Available: Summer Landfill Student
Job Summary
The Municipality of Highlands East is looking to hire (2) Summer Landfill Students for the Hwy. 28 and Tory Hill Landfill Sites. Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the successful applicants will be working in the maintenance & operations of the municipal landfills.
Employment Details
Hours of work: Minimum 34 hours/week
Days of work: Monday-Sunday
Students must be returning to school in the fall.
Interested applicants for the Summer Landfill Student positions are to submit their resume by June 5, 2013 at 3:00PM, stating qualifications to:
Glen Covert, Environmental Supervisor
P.O. Box 160
Cardiff, Ontario
K0L 1M0
Phone: 1-613-339-2442
Fax: 1-613-339-1028
gcovert [at] highlandseast [dot] ca
Student Position Available: Housing Needs Evaluator
Job Summary
The successful candidate will conduct a door to door survey on residents in Highlands East to identify, compile and evaluate housing needs within the municipality. The information gathered shall be compiled with the intent to use to develop a housing strategy for the municipality.
The successful candidate will possess excellent skills in public relations, and be proficient in using computer based programs and social media outlets.
Employment Details
Hours of work: 30 hours/week (8 week contract position)
Days of work: Monday-Friday
Students must be returning to school in the fall.
Interested applicants for the Housing Needs Evaluator position are to submit their resume by June 5, 2013 at 3:00PM, stating qualifications to:
Irene S. Cook, CMO, Clerk/CEMC
Municipality of Highlands East
P.O. Box 295
Wilberforce, ON
K0L 3C0
Phone: 705-448-2981 ext 222
icook [at] highlandseast [dot] ca
Training Course Survey
The Municipality of Highlands East is looking forward to providing residents with various training courses in our communities. In order to ensure that the courses offerred are relevant and interesting to everyone, we ask that you download, complete and return the survey available below.
Download file: 2013_course_survey.pdf
2013 Highlands East Studio Tour
The Highlands East Studio Tour is expanding the workshops that were introduced to such great success in 2012.
Above: Decorated Tree by Peter John Reid
This year, three workshops are being offered:
Mastering Techniques in Acrylics with Peter John Reid (Level 1)
July 29th, 30th and 31st at the Robert McCausland Centre in Gooderham
$175 per person
Introduction to Watercolours with Wendy Bachiu
August 9th to 11th at the Robert McCausland Centre in Gooderham
$150 per person
Mastering Techniques in Acrylics with Peter John Reid (Level 2)
August 12th to 16th at the Robert McCausland Centre in Gooderham
$290 per person
Please note: All participants will have the opportunity to display and/or sell their work at an Art Show to be held the evening of August 16th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM and all day on August 17th from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
For placement and registration for these courses, ourse outlines and required supplies, please contact Jan Simon at jandreamweaver [at] aol [dot] com or 705-448-2868
Space is limited, early registration is highly recommended!
For more information, inlcuding Instructor Bios visit highlandseastartour.com
Minutes for Housing and Grants Committee Meeting on May 2, 2013
Download file: 2013.05.02_minutes_housing_and_grants.pdf
2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
The following events are being held for residents of the Municipality of Highlands East:
Tory Hill Landfill Site
Saturday, June 29th from 10:00AM through 2:00PM
19178 Highway 118 between Wilberforce & Tory Hill.
Gooderham Transfer Station
Saturday, August 17th from 1:00PM through 4:00PM
1042 McColl's Road just east of Gooderham.
Tory Hill Landfill Site
Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00AM through 2:00PM
19178 Highway 118 between Wilberforce & Tory Hill.
Residents of Highlands East can also attend the following HHW events being held at the Faraday Public Works Yard at 29860 Hwy. 28 South (across from the intersection of Monck Road and Hwy. 28) from 10:00AM through 3:00PM:
- May 11th, 2013
- June 15th, 2013
- July 6th, 2013
- August 10th, 2013
- September 21st, 2013
Be sure to bring your landfill disposal card with you to these events.
Contact the Environmental Department at 613-339-2442 for more information or download our helpful flyer: What can I bring to HHW Events?
Position Available: Youth Economic Development & Trails Intern
The Municipality of Highlands East, in conjunction with funding from the Haliburton County Development Corporation is seeking an individual to work as a Youth Economic Development and Trails Intern.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will continue in the development of the local initiatives in the economic development and trails sectors of Highlands East. The focus will be on defining best practices, along with implementing a sustainable and integrated approach to what is defined. The intern will be involved with the maintenance and development of trails, creating and maintaining sustainable databases, and liaising with related agencies and the public.
The successful candidate will possess skills in public relations, trail management, and be proficient in using computer based programs and social media outlets. The applicant MUST be 29 years old or younger.
Tentative start date: June 17th, 2013
Hours of work: 35 hours/week- 30 WEEK CONTRACT POSITION
Days of work: Monday-Friday
Rate of pay: $15.00 per hour
- Inspect and maintain local trails, with or without volunteer participation
- Install and monitor signage, trail counters, and geocaches
- Publish and distribute various informative materials
- Assist planner in local research and information gathering
- Generate and maintain databases
- Contact local businesses and source out information
- Coordinate volunteers
- Update social media outlets
- Promote and generate various municipal materials
- Develop tourist destination packages
- Develop new and functional methods to communicate information
- Have a keen interest in outdoor recreation and/or sport
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office programs
- Be detail oriented and highly organized
- Be a self-starter and capable of working with minimal supervision
- Have a valid driver’s licence, along with reliable transportation
Interested applicants to submit their resume, stating qualifications to:
Sharon Stoughton-Craig, CAO/Treasurer
Municipality of Highlands East
P.O. Box 295
Wilberforce, ON
K0L 3C0
Phone: 705-448-2981 ext 227
Email: sstocraig [at] highlandseast [dot] ca
Deadline for submissions: May 24th, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
If you are contacted by the Municipality of Highlands East regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact the undersigned to discuss alternative solutions.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
