EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FACILITY WORKER PUBLIC WORKS F ULL-TI M E P OSITIO N WELCOME WELCOME TO SMOOTh ROCK fALLS! fROM ThE Smooth Rock Falls is a vibrant northern community that has MAYOR been home to generations of residents, business owners and tradespeople who value the lifestyle ’s north has to offer.

Located in the heart of , Smooth To learn more about life in our corner of Northeastern Rock Falls is idyllically located on the Ontario and to meet the many different residents and at the centre of . The town is business owners who call Smooth Rock Falls home, located on Highway 11 and the Ontario Northland please contact Luc Denault, the Town of Smooth Rock Railway, within 100km of 4 regional airports and at the Falls at [email protected] or (705) 338-2717. southern end of the Winter Road ending at the port of . I hope you will come to discover for yourself how the near north is near perfect. Our community will be even The regional trading area includes more than 25,000 more perfect, with you and your family located here! private dwellings and over 2,000 employer businesses including schools, hospitals, hydro stations and private Sincerely, ventures. Smooth Rock Falls offers comprehensive generous incentives for new residents and businesses because we know that supporting your family will bring prosperity to the whole region. Michel Arseneault [email protected] What will you fnd in Smooth Rock Falls itself? A small town with a deep history, a majority bilingual population, all the best modern amenities and a lifestyle that is hard to beat. Exceptional housing prices are great for families. You’ll also fnd incredible 4-season leisure activities right on your doorstep.

2 WELCOME TO A change of employment is a big life decision, you probably have a very good job you enjoy but you’re looking for something more. Here at the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, we want to ensure that any new employee is set up for success.

We want to ensure you are a good ft for us and we are a good ft for you. To accomplish this, we’ve adjusted our recruitment process to provide as much information as we can in an honest and upfront way so any surprises an employee has coming into our Smooth Rock Falls is a vibrant, culturally diverse workforce are good ones. community that has the intimacy of a small town with the amenities of a large community. Home to 1,376 There is a lot to consider when changing employment residents, the community is a perfect place to raise a and we want to provide you with answers to any family and run a business. questions you may have in relation to the position and the municipality. Smooth Rock Falls has a rich history in the Forestry and Energy sectors. Established in 1916, Smooth Rock Falls lies on the Mattagami River, which was historically used to foat millions of logs downstream to mills. The town’s location made it an ideal area for the development of hydroelectric power and other natural resources in .

Today, the town has diversifed its economy with investments in health care, social services and education.

3 WELCOME TO Today, the town has diversifed its economy with investments in health care, social services and education.

A labour force of 560 talented individuals offers strength in public administration, health and education, trades, and transportation.

More than 55% of residents have a post- secondary education. “Moving to Smooth Rock Falls offered our family the same small town feeling we had in southern Ontario, along with attractive home GENEROUS fINANCIAL INCENTIvES implemented prices and numerous amenities close by. With following the closure of the Tembec, Inc. pulp mill our last child at home it gives her a great in 2006 have been key to diversifcation of the local atmosphere to make lasting memories; as well business community. Incentives for entrepreneurs as a great getaway for her older siblings. continue to include business expansion grants and loans as well as a generous tax increment program. With the Town’s support we found a house and Brian started work in general maintenance To learn more about the employment opportunity and property management. Neighbours, and life in Smooth Rock Falls, please contact businesses and municipal staff were extremely Luc Denault at the Town of Smooth Rock Falls at friendly and helpful when we were relocating [email protected] or (705) 338-2717 ext. 3. our family and our business”

COURTNEY MARShALL – who moved to the community with her husband Brian and their daughter from the GTA in July 2018.

4 ExCELLENT LOCATION WITh MANY TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

• Situated on the Highway 11 corridor, between the neighbouring Towns of Cochrane to the east (55 kms) and to the west (65 kms).

• Highway 634, originating in Smooth Rock Falls, affords access to seven Hydro Generating Stations to the north Highway 634 is also the access point to the James Bay Coast in winter – this opens up extra opportunities for businesses who operate in the far north of the province.

• Highway 655, starting in Driftwood (to the east), provides easy access to (100 kms south), the larger regional centre.

• The Ontario Northland Railway is an important provider of freight rail services across Northeastern Ontario.

• Access to other towns and cities are served by Ontario Northland passenger buses, as well as by air in Timmins, Kapuskasing and Cochrane.

5 AffORDABLE hOUSING AND GENEROUS INCENTIvES With friendly neighbours, beautiful surroundings, no congestion and low crime rates, you can enjoy a full, comfortable lifestyle in Smooth Rock Falls for a fraction of the cost of urban centres in the south.

COChRANE DISTRICT housing is very affordable. COMMUNITIES POPULATION 1 • Homes sold for an average of $76,989 in 2018 • MPAC assessed dwellings are taxed on an average SMOOTH ROCK FALLS 1,330 value of $68,100 • On average, residential municipal taxes are Within a 60 minute drive $1,313 per year TIMMINS 41,788 COCHRANE 5,321 KApuSKASING 8,292 Enormous municipal tax breaks over three years and loan guarantees are also available for families more than a 60 minute drive interested in building a new home. HEARST 5,070 • 100% the frst year, 50% the second year and 4,537 25% the third year BLACK RIvER-MATHESON 2,438 • Loan guarantees up to a maximum of $100,000 MOOSONEE 1,481 (including First Nations) 3,400 More details can be found in our Community Profle. total Cochrane District Regional trading area 73,657

1. Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census Profles

6 EDUCATION

Smooth Rock Falls has excellent multi- level education facilities from JK to post- secondary serving a population that is nearly 75% bilingual.

Smooth Rock Falls offer families a choice of sending hEALThCARE their children to an English or a French school – both The town is home to state-of-the-art health in town! The Town also boasts an Ontario Early Years Centre for pre-school children and local access to facilities including a rehabilitation centre and continuing education for adults. a district hospital.

Smooth Rock Falls Public School (JK to 6) www.dsb1.ca The Hôpital de Smooth Rock Falls Hospital provides 24- hour access for emergencies; serves as a primary care École Catholique Georges Vanier (JK to 12) hospital; houses a long-term care unit; and has wait www.cscdgr.on.ca times to see a doctor that are measured in minutes. College Boreal Our hospital is offcially bilingual and all services are www.collegeboreal.ca available in English and French.

Contact North Health care services in Smooth Rock Falls also include www.contactnorth.ca The Falls Medical Clinic, the porcupine Health unit and a pharmaChoice pharmacy.

7 RECREATION AND CULTURE There is a lot going on in this small Northern town!

Fishing, hunting, hiking and camping opportunities abound as well as world-class trails for snowmobiling, ATving, snowshoeing and skiing. The community is also For rainy days there are lots of activities for crafters home to a diverse community of artists and artisans and gamesters including carving, looms for weaving and who contribute to quality of life through live music, a painting studio. Check out the Things to Do section of creating artistic works and artisanal crafts, and leisure the Town’s website for more information. craft activities for families.

Excellent recreation facilities include a soccer feld, a golf course, a hockey arena, a curling rink, a swimming pool and a bowling alley. The Smooth Rock Falls To learn more about life in Heritage Centre boasts a local museum and the town our corner of Northeastern sponsors the very popular Smooth Truck Fest every Ontario, please contact August. Luc Denault at the Town of Smooth Rock Falls at [email protected] or (705) 338-2717 ext. 3.

8 BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS

Here is a list of some of the businesses and institutions in Smooth Rock Falls:

• Town Hall of Smooth Rock Falls • RBC Bank • Hôpital de Smooth Rock Falls Hospital • PharmaChoice Pharmacy • SRF Freshmart • K&C Powerhouse • Sunrise Orchards and Produce • Bethel Pentecostal Church • The Falls Medical Clinic • Saint Gertrude’s RC Church • Porcupine Health Unit • Cochrane District Detox Centre • Smoothy’s Restaurant • Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant • Rolly’s Mechanical • Esso Gas Station • T&J Ornamental & Welding Services • Chez Réal Confectionary • Moose Motel • Tina’s Hair Salon • Dan Pelletier Heating • Collette’s Beauty Salon • Dr. Lucy Harbar Optometry • U & I Cosmetics • Caisse Populaire

9 ThE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FACILITY WORKER

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10 MUNICIPALITY Of ThE TOWN We have recently undergone a 20-year vision plan, Of SMOOTh ROCK fALLS which is our guidebook into the future. Here are some of the key points we feel are important for anyone coming into our organization. THE CuRRENT SuCCESSES of our Municipality are thanks to the effective team we have built over the years. We are strong believers that a small group of TOWN vISION: committed people can make our Municipality the best The community of Smooth Rock Falls is a vibrant, place to live, play and do business. culturally diverse and active community, a place for families and small businesses to thrive. Residents While our team might be easy going, our attitude take pride in their community, with a unique small towards our work is above all professional; we strive town feel, a great natural environment and a high for the highest standards of delivery, productivity and level of involvement and engagement. Our residents effectiveness and we expect our team to conduct work together to strengthen our community and are themselves in an ethical manner. welcoming of different cultures and viewpoints. We believe we should treat each other with dignity and respect at all times. We help each other when TOWN MISSION: needed and are aware of the heavy workloads our The Town of Smooth Rock Falls leads in the team members may be carrying. We strongly promote establishment of conditions – social, community and a healthy work-life balance to ensure that everyone’s economic – that make our community a great place creativity, drive and motivation stay fresh and vibrant to live. Through the provision of needed services, over the long term. leadership in economic development and collaboration with other stakeholders, the Town ensures the wellbeing Every team member is able and encouraged to weigh of the community and its residents, stimulating growth in and contribute to our varied projects. In our fast and initiative. moving environment, we fnd it important to get as many views as possible on important projects, and TOWN vALUES: be continuously open to new and better ideas. Being Client service excellence is paramount to everything a level of government it is paramount we remain we do: The Town exists to serve the needs of the transparent and open and we refect that in our work residents of Smooth Rock Falls. Their needs guide our environment. Municipalities are highly regulated and actions and are our frst priority. In providing municipal decision-making powers are at the Council level unless services, we will seek to deliver quality services that Council has delegated their power through by-law or meet the changing needs of our residents. policy.

11 MUNICIPALITY Of ThE TOWN fOCUS: TOWN Of SMOOTh ROCK fALLS economic leadership. The Town will be a leader in future economic development initiatives through DECISION-MAKING is forward thinking and solution direct involvement in specifc initiatives and indirect oriented, with an appropriate degree of measured support to other parties. In doing so, the Town will risk: Our community’s success is based on optimism, allocate suffcient resources to economic development creativity and the willingness to shape our own destiny. activities while ensuring that these resources are used Everything is an opportunity. We recognize that success in an effective and effcient manner. requires us to pursue new initiatives and embrace Fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The Town will be change and we encourage innovation in everything we a leader in fnancial management for municipalities and do. We also appreciate the need to be prudent in our other public sector organizations. In doing so, the Town choices so as not to unnecessarily expose the Town to will make investments in services that create value for risk. our residents and in infrastructure that will sustain our As stewards of public resources, we will strive to community over the long-term. maximize effectiveness and effciency in everything we do: We recognize the trust that is placed in us by our Culture of excellence. The Town will be a leader in residents and will act in a manner that is responsible accountability and client service to our residents. and transparent. We will ensure that public funds are In doing so, the Town will continually evaluate its used wisely and for the intended purposes, with an performance, identifying areas for improvement and appropriate balance between the cost of the service communicating the results to our residents. and the value provided. We will be open to different ways of doing things. Collaboration. The Town will be a leader in developing shared service arrangements with other parties. Collaboration is critical to our success: We will In doing so, the Town will actively pursue areas of encourage other parties to work with us to in meeting collaboration that will allow for the sharing of resources the needs of our community and ensuring the well and knowledge, improving service levels and reducing being of our residents. We will be open to partnerships costs for all participants. as a means of doing business and recognize that success for the community is dependent on all parties.

12 I’M INTERESTED! WHAT NExT?

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This role is important to the prosperity of Smooth Rock Falls and to the economic health of our region. We hope you are interested; we would love to talk to you about the opportunity.

Please contact Shane Skinner at the Town of Smooth Rock Falls at [email protected] or (705) 338-2717 ext. 5. WE LOOK fORWARD TO < 1 5 #4 ( +2 3" +., % ." 5# 41 13-4" 3 + 28 (#/ 31 ,3$ $31 037# 13 $%3 WELCOMING 328 #7 04-.23-- 8+5 *1.8+59 L#/3"031 D$%9 QEQE> YOU TO SMOOTh ROCK fALLS!

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