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Sunday, May 16, 1999 Oakville Beaver Weekend Town must decide how to use building department surplus (Continued from page 1) and nearly $1 million last year. With the continuing building ttoom, said Foy, his department is well on its way this year to reaching the cap. If revenues exceed even that maximum amount, the Town will be faced with an unusual dilemma: what to do with the excess funds? Later this year as part of the budget review process, Foy said his staff will have a report prepared for Council which has final say over such decisions. At that time, detailed information gathered from four years in the enterprise system - such as time spent on permits to determine if costs are correct - will allow coun­ cillors to make an informed decision about just what to do with the cash. Foy said many options may be available, from restructuring the costs of permit fees to using the money for important Town projects. Meanwhile, the department con­ tinues to deal with the boom on a day-to-day basis. This encompasses projects ranging from back yard decks on a residential homes to large-scale commercial endeavors. This year, permits have been received for restaurants in the AMC complex in north Oakville, a five- storey office complex on North Service Road, Wendy's head office and Holiday Inn. Also on the list is the Sheridan Centre for Animation and Emerging Technologies. Keeping tabs on all this are six building inspectors and a further six mechanical inspectors who focus on such concerns as plumbing. These individuals are handling about 1,100 inspections per week - and we haven't even reached the summertime residential season. The Building Department's enterprise system is not simply about inspections. Foy explained how front-line service providers have been trained to be knowledge­ able about everything from the Ontario Building Code to local zon­ ing by-laws. Improvements to communication and technology allow service reps to accurately track permits throughout the approval process and achieve a more consistent turnaround time. A liaison committee of Town staff and the building industry has also been established to discuss any and all issues before problems develop. Homophobia conference Tuesday A day-long conference about homophobia will be held on Tuesday for inter­ ested Halton high school students. Senior Halton students have been invited to attend Reaching for Change -- A d d r e s s i n g Homophobia, at the Halton Regional Centre. Also expected to attend are 50 adults, including police, parents, health care pro­ fessionals and social service providers. Interested stu­ dents are being asked to contact their guidance counsellor or stu­ dent services teacher to register for this confer­ ence. For more i n f o r m a t i o n about this issue, call the Halton Rape Crisis Centre at 825- 3622. 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Lisa G ribowski is president o f Lisa's W eight W ellness Solu tions" A n Innovative Company dedicated to Inspire, Educate and H eal Lives. Lisa can be e-m ailed at: kolc@ yesic.com Miller Mews 323 Church Street, Oakville Phone (905) 845-6160 Fax: (905) 845-4383 ADVERTORIAL Why Not Hire a Student This Summer and Lessen Your Workload! Is the work load starting to pile up on your desk? Overworked?? Feeling stressed?? Well, I have the solution to all your problems! Why not hire a student? Hiring a student is a simple solution to all work related problems. Does this sound too simple to be true?? This is where I come in. I am a Summer Employment Officer at the Oakville Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students. Since the centre's April 26 opening, our office has been busy with students looking for summer employment. The Centre offers a variety of services to both employers looking to hire students and students who are looking for both part and full time sum­ mer employment. Have I piqued your interest yet???? If you are an employer who is in need of help in the office, or simply want to lighten the work load and enjoy the summer, why not hire a stud­ ent? When you hire a student you give them the opportunity to gain the skills they need for a suc­ cessful future, as well as the opportunity to eam some extra cash in the summer months. Also remember when you hire a student, you hire enthusiasm! Hiring a student is easy! The Human Resource Centre for Students offers a free job posting and referral service to all employers. Call 845-3601 and we will place your job order on our automated job banks. Also at the Centre, are four summer employment officers available to screen applicants, do interviews and referrals for your job. HOMEOWNERS!! Moving? Need a babysitter, landscaper or someone to clean your windows? T<ike advantage of the odd job squad. The odd job squad is a resource that both homeowners and employers can use. It is a list of students who are willing to do odd jobs around your home or place of business. So, to hire a student call the Human Resource Centre for Students. But wait, that's not all! We also have many resources that students can take advantage of. Located in the office are numerous computerized job banks used to access available jobs in the Oakville and surrounding area. Need a resume? At the Centre there are well trained student summer employment officers on duty to assist you in writing a winning resume and cover letter. There are two computers available for student use that are equipped with the latest word processing software. Our office also features an internet computer to do your job search on line. As well, students have access to free faxing and photocopying. Our office is a vast resource that offers infor­ mation to students on both federal and provincial student programs. These programs are available to both currently enrolled or graduated students searching for valuable employment experience. We also provide access to current labour market trends, employment standards info, tips on how to market yourself, or start your own business. New this year, the Human Resource Centre for Students is a member of the Summer Jobs Partnership. The partnership which involves Human Resource Development Canada, the Burlington YMCA Career Development and Learning Centre, and Sheridan College Skills Training Centre, has pooled their efforts to increase the visibility of both provincial and federal summer employment programs. Together we will work to increase access to a larger number of employers, increasing the number of jobs created for young people. Our job is to ensure that all students looking for summer employment find a job, and all employ­ ers get a reliable and skilled student to work for them this summer. Look for us and our partners in the community during Hire a Student week (June 14-18), at the Waterfront Festival (June 25-27), and at many other events. For more information on our office and our services call 845-3601, or visit us at 1090 Speers Rd. in Oakville. Our hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop in or visit the job bank on line at http://jb-ge.hrclc.gc.ca/ Have a great summer and good luck! 10 fipSOUfi STUDENT SERVICES £ Job Postings Government Programs One-on-one Counselling Odd Job Squad Free fax, pho­ tocopier, com­ puter and internet EMPIIYER SERVICES > Free Job Listings Information about wages Employment Standards Students available for full-time, part-time and casual labour Call 845-3601 1090 Speers Road, Oakvillea s t u d e n t . M Human Resource# Daveioppement deeDevelopment Canada raeeouroee humainea Canada ^ ^ . C a n a d S mailto:kolc@yesic.com http://jb-ge.hrclc.gc.ca/