Otter Lake / Thorne Angel Tree

Want to help a family in need this Christmas? It’s simple; you pick an angel off one of the trees that will be located at various locations in Otter Lake and Thorne. The angel will tell you everything you need to know about the child you have selected. Once you have purchased a gift for your angel you simply drop it off at the municipal office in either Otter Lake or Thorne by December 13th, make sure to tape the angel to your gift so it can get to the right child. Angels will be available at the following locations:

Service Beauchamp - Otter Lake

Coin Picanoc - Otter Lake

Dale’s Home Building Centre - Otter Lake

Scooter’s Bar & Grill – Otter Lake

Bretzlaff Store - Thorne

Hotel Ladysmith - Thorne

The Otter Lake Fire Department, Thorne Fire Department and the Otter Lake RA Committee thank you for making Xmas better for so many children in our communities!

Director general position

The municipality of Thorne is seeking a dynamic and bilingual leader to serve as our next Municipal Director General (DG). This vital role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring effective service delivery, and driving community initiatives that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage municipal staff and resources for efficient operations.

• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with community goals.

• Collaborate with elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to promote transparency and engagement.

• Oversee budgeting and financial management using Sage Simply Accounting.

• Address community concerns and promote initiatives fostering inclusivity and sustainability.

• Utilize Outlook for effective communication and scheduling.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience in municipal management or a related field, with strong knowledge of local government operations would be an asset.

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English required.

• Proficiency in Sage Simply Accounting and Microsoft Outlook.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Commitment to community service and engagement.

Conditions

• Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days).

• Salary: To be discussed.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role to thorne@mrcpontiac.qc.ca by December 12, 2024.

Holiday closure

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Director General of the Municipality of Thorne that the municipal office will be closed for Christmas holidays from:

 December 24th 2024 to January 3rd, 2025 inclusively

The transfer station will be closed:

December 25th, 2024 and January 1st, 2025