PAGE 36, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1989 Negotiations held to avert teachers' strike CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY REQUIRES A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is currently seeking qualified candidates for the above position in the Planning Department. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate from a Post Secondary Institution in Landscape Architecture; a minimum of two (2) years directly related experience, preferably in a municipal and/or project management environment; must be able to communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; possess well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills; and, have the ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision. POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of, and responsible to, the Deputy Director of Planning, for reviewing landscape plans for plans of subdivision and properties subject to development control, financial requirements, designing and implementation of landscape plans and projects for the Planning Department. However, where projects are classified as a part of the Long Range Planning function, the position shall report to the Manager of Long Range Policy Planning through the Deputy Director. HOURS OF WORK 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SALARY $29, 887.00 to $37,127.00/annum. Please forward a detailed resume experience, references, etc. prior 27, 1989 to: indicating education, to Friday, October Personnel Department The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario L1N 2M8 NOTE: We thank all those persons who apply, but advise acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. STUDENTS AT Denis O'Connor High School in Ajax held a 'Spirit Day' last week holdings events such as tricycle races, piggy bank races, floor hockey and balloon toss. Free Press photos yTrudie Zavadovies Community College teachers across the province were to strike today ( Wednesday) unless last minute negotiations averted the strike action. Up-to-date progress reports are unavailable due to a local news blackout on negotiations. Durham College teachers voted 63.8 per cent in favor of a strike, compared to the province- wide average of 54 per cent. "The mood around here is upbeat," says Bill Swan, teaching master in the Durham journal- ism course and Whitby Free Press columnist. "We are operat- ing on the assumption there won't be a strike. The whole matter is out of the hands of anyone at the college. I have a belief in the sanity of all people. My guess it will be solved before we come to any great diffliculty." Two major issues on the nego.- tiating table are sick leave and job security. "Currently teachers get 20 sick days a year. That's pretty stan- dard," says Swan. "The current offer would create a two-tier sys- tem." Essentially, Swan says that new teachers would not get sick leave while teachers uncder the old contract would. Eventually, the evolution would leave tea- chers with no sick leave plan. The issue of job security is more vague, with the emphasis on maintaining job seniority in the event of school transfers due to course elimination. According to Swan, one of the concepts of Vision 2000, the col- lege's strategy forn the future, is the rationalization of courses. That could lead to the elimina- tion of certain courses. Salary and benefits are the other issues under negotiation. Even if a strike is averted, it could take a couple of days for the contract to be ratified and classes to resume. Parents Night at Harwood Harwood Secondary Falby Ct. in Ajax, 'Parents Night' on Oct. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. School, 80 will hold Thursday, Parents can meet teachers and receive information about courses and student progress. Community school board annual meetings Annual meetings are upcoming for the boards of Whitby's two community centre schools. The Pringle Creek community centre school board will meet on Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at the school. AIl interested residents are invited to attend. For more information call 668-0666. The Bellwood community centre school board will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., in the school library. All welcome. For more information cal] 571- 4770. Science Olympies at Anderson CVI The second annual DurhanT. Secondary School Science Olym- pics will be held Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25, at Anderson CVI. Each school will enter a three- member intermediate team and three-member senior team to compete in a variety of science activities including a "mind-bog- gler" and an engineering com- petition. For more information call Sandra McEwan, science teacher at Anderson at 668-5809. ORPORTION F -TH CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY REQUIRES A LICENSED MECHANIC The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is currently seeking qualified candidates for the above position in our Public Works Department. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants shah have Grade 12 education and hold a Class 'A' Motor Vehicle Mechanic's License, preferably with Diesel endorsement. Applicants must be able to obtain a Class 'DZ' Drivers License and supply hand tools up to one inch. Applicants should have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Class 'A' Mechanic, with knowledge of diesel engine maintenance and experience related to hydraulics and heavy equipment in a municipal environment and be prepared to work shifts. Must have the ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision. POSITION SUMMARY This position involves the repair, preventative maintenance and inspection-of Town equipment and pumping stations. On-road repairs, fabrication and welding and on-call emergency repairs will also be performed. SALARY Salary subject to skill, ability and qualifications. The Corporation offers an excellent benefit package. Please forward a detailed resume indicating education, experience, references, etc. prior to Friday, October 27, 1989 to: Personnel Department The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario L1N 2M8 NOTE: We thank all those persons who apply, but advise acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.