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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 THE NEW TANNER 15 Employment Opportunity Under the direction of the Fleet and Transit Supervisor, the successful applicant will perform regular maintenance and repairs on all Public Works Recreation and Parks Equipment. Responsibilities: · Perform servicing, diagnostics and maintenance of all types of gasoline and diesel engines and the following: · all components of Class 7 and Class 8 trucks · cars, vans and trucks, from pickups to 3 tonne trucks · trailers and turf maintenance equipment · tractors, loaders and attachments · fire service vehicles and equipment · all hydraulic systems and electrical systems · specialized winter control equipment · Perform basic welding and fabrication. · Perform all work in a safe manner under the guidelines and regulations as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including staying within the exposure limits to chemicals and fumes involved in the daily maintenance and repairs of equipment. · Record in detail the servicing completed on each piece of equipment. · Provide excellent quality customer service to staff, outside agencies and the public. · Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: · Secondary School diploma or equivalent education and experience. · Possess a valid Ontario class D license with Z endorsement and maintain a clean driver's abstract. · Must possess a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician's Certificate and a valid 310T Bus and Coach Certificate · Must have a diesel endorsement certificate, air conditioning experience and Ozone Depletion certificate. · Knowledge and experience on all the industry standards and their application. · Sound knowledge of exposure limits to the chemicals and fumes involved in the daily activities and some knowledge of the proper usage of all personal protective equipment. · Extensive knowledge and experience in the repairs of hydraulic, electronic and electrical systems. · Basic welding and fabrication skills required. · Good knowledge of computerized vehicle diagnostics equipment and ability to read basic schematics · Ability to concentrate under stressful situations and adapt work priorities according to the critical role of the equipment in the daily Public Works activities. · Ability to learn and develop new skills. · Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a timely, efficient manner. · Ability to operate a single axle snowplow truck with a sanding/salting unit. · Maintain teamwork approach to all operations. · Good public relations and communication skills, including written, verbal and listening. · Ability to perform all physical requirements of public works activities on a daily basis including lifting 20-kilogram weight consistently. · Familiar with the Town of Halton Hills road systems, parks and facilities. Regular hours of Work: · Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Summer Hours Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. · Some shift work may be required as necessary Salary Range: $28.19 as specified in Schedule A of the Collective Agreement between the Town of Halton Hills and C.U.P.E. Local 73 Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011. Please quote Posting No. 201122 on your resume. Ms. Jacqueline Kerr - Manager of Human Resources Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Fax: (905) 873-1431 Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca Acton Celebrates Seniors' Month The New Tanner is proud to feature seniors each week this month MECHANIC Posting No. 201122 June is Seniors Month in Ontario ­ a chance to honour and recognize those whose talents and volunteering make Acton a nicer place to live. This week the focus is on Acton's Carmen and Victor Bissonnette. Carmen was born in until Victor accepted a pos- cater the dinners. Carmen birthplace Malta. They have Qormi, Malta, the home- ition with the Toronto Board is also the co-ordinator for explored many parts of Asia t o w n o f h e r p a r e n t s , of Education and moved to the phone committee. Both including India, Nepal, Josephine and Paul Mizzi. Willowdale. Following this, enjoy walking and hiking. China, Tibet, and Russia, She was the oldest of five he worked for a consulting Carmen has climbed the Central America, the Caribchildren. Her father immi- company and then became CN tower three times, and bean and Mexico. In 1982, they spent a grated to Canada in 1951. a contractor. Victor and their son Robert, month backpacking Europe Carmen, her mother and Carmen assisted him have climbed nine times. siblings followed in 1954. through his entire career Victor learned to fly in with their teenage chilVictor was born to Gerald with the government paper 1972, and enjoyed piloting dren, and returning on the and Beatrice Bissonnette work, banking, accounting, a single-engine Cessna out QE2. They say their most in French-speaking Essex correspondence, technical of the Maple airport for 10 unusual trip was the GalCounty, Ontario farmhouse writing and training for years, using it for business apagos Islands. When not globetrotting, in 1940. His father worked some of his clients. trips to Montreal and for at Heinz while farming. When the children were fun. Carmen the navigator Victor is involved in the Victor attended high school young, Carmen volunteered when they flew down the Rockwood Lions Club, at Belle River. on the shore at various places includ - East Coast of the USA to and was president in 2010, of Lake St. Clair, east of ing CNIB where she used Windsor. a Braille machine to help He was fascinated by print books for the blind. A very young Carmen chemistry and loved read- She also volunteered at and Victor on the ing non- fiction books. school, and volunteered at Ferry boat ride to At 16, he attended Water- a Distress Centre. She went Toronto Island for loo University, the year it back to school to graduate the day in 1959 opened. After graduation, high school, and took severliving in Toronto, he fell al science courses at Seneca in love with the landlady's College. She worked in a daughter, Carmen. dental lab,and for McLean Carmen was 17 and Vic- Hunter in the subscription tor 21 when they married in department. 1962. They soon had two They always said when children Mary-Rose and the children graduated from Robert. school, they would move to Victor's second job was the country, and in 1984, working in the mail room they moved to their present for Proctor & Gamble until home, a farm house built in 1965, when the family 1888 between Rockwood moved to Montreal where and Acton on the Erin Er- Myrtle Beach for one vaca- and currently is treasurer. tion. He also helps organize the he worked at Canadian amosa Townline Road. They enjoy travelling, annual Diabetes Awareness Marconi. They joined the Acton Their third child, Janet, Seniors Centre in 2004, and have visited Portugal, Breakfast. Victor enjoys cycling, was born soon after. They and when Victor was So- Spain, Gibraltar, Moroclived there for 18 months cial chair, Carmen helped co, Tunisia, and Carmen's and has explored much of Ontario, driving around both Lake Ontario and Victor and Carmen said this photo was taken on one of the most interesting Lake Erie. There is an unholidays they have every enjoyed. In 2005, they visited the Galapagos Islands. expected side of Victor. When he was 18, he found his mother's instruction books and taught himself to knit, crochet and tat. He has passed his skills on to his mother-in-law and children. He still has the heavy knit sweater he made when he was 18, and has created Afghans for his grandchildren and nieces. I hope you enjoyed reading about an interesting couple, who have spent many hours volunteering and helping others. Celebrating Seniors' Month, our dinner on Thursday, June 30 will feature Maple Lodge Chicken. They will barbecue the chicken in the parking lot, accompanied by roasted potatoes, cauliflower and carrots, followed by a tropical dessert. Our entertainment will be the South Pacific Dancers, which should set us in the mood for summer. Tickets are available at the front desk. This is the final social dinner for We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 the summer, and the social dinners will restart in September. If you were born in either June or July, you should receive a call inviting you to the Birthday Tea on Tuesday, June 21. If you do not receive an invitation for you and your guest, phone the desk at 519-853-5951, and let them know you were missed and would like to attend. The movie being shown next Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. is Little Fockers. On July 14, a trip planned to see the play Italian Funerals and other Festive Occasions at the Drayton Festival Theatre. On the way to Drayton, you will stop at Windfield's Restaurant to enjoy a roast beef lunch. On Monday, June 20 over 45 seniors will descend on Mohawk for the Buffet dinner and races. I am sure some will opt to visit the slots after dinner. If you would like to join us, please add your name to the list, and pay. Debbie Rennie was the lucky winner of our 50/50 last Friday. She won over $900. Congratulations Debbie.