The Human Resources Department is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019/2020 Firefighter Recruitment are currently available on the City’s website.

The City of Windsor will accept applications for the 2019/2020 Firefighter Recruitment from Wednesday, July 10 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) until no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, July 24. No late applications will be accepted.

To be considered for the Firefighter Recruitment with the City of Windsor’s Fire & Rescue Services Department, the minimum requirements are as follows:

• At time of application, an applicant must be eighteen years of age or older.
• At time of application, an applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• At time of application, an applicant must possess an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• At time of hire, an applicant must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful Class “D” driver’s licence with “Z” endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.

To find the on-line application, please visit www.citywindsor.ca, search term “firefighter”. The City of Windsor only accepts applications for the Firefighter Recruitment on-line.  For those applicants who do not have access to a computer, please note, computer access is available at your local library. Applicants that do not have a valid e-mail address may attend the Human Resources Department, located at 400 City Hall Square East, Suite 408 to complete an application, which will be entered on-line, and the applicant’s receipt will be issued at that time.

For complete details regarding these positions and how to apply, please visit our website at www.citywindsor.ca, Employment Opportunities.

The Town of Essex is back with the first outdoor movie night of the year on Saturday, July 20 in Essex Centre starting at 6pm.

Kids and their families can enjoy Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, plus a few fun features at Essex Heritage Gardens (rain location: Essex Centre Sports Complex).

The first event, hosted in partnership with the Essex Firemen’s Association, will feature fire truck tours and important fire safety tips.

“This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages,” explained Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture. “Not only can kids get up close and personal with our local firefighters, they can also kick back and enjoy a great movie.”

The event will also feature free popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket and lawn chairs. The fire truck will arrive at 6pm, with the movie beginning at dusk.

A second outdoor movie night will be hosted on Saturday, August 17 at Colchester Park (rain location: Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre). Kids and their families can enjoy How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World starting at dusk. Free popcorn also included.

For more information, please contact 519-776-8992.

 July 27-28, 11am-5pm Daily.

It's a Birthday Bash! Don’t miss the “10th” year of showcasing the Lake Erie Shoreline between Malden Centre and Kingsville, full of unique businesses and beautiful outdoor areas. Whether it's a meal to start the day, a midday lunch, dinner or a stop at one of the many crafters or wineries, you won't be sorry! The Town of Essex is hosting an exciting Family Day event in Colchester Village on Saturday, and cupcakes and fun games will be plentiful along the route all weekend. We support our local food bank, so please bring a canned good for the Harrow Food Bank, then explore all we have to offer on historic County Road 50.

With your passport in hand, follow the map and get the passport stamped at every stop. After 5 stamps, deposit it in one of the draw boxes and pick up a new passport. Every entry qualifies you to possibly win one of many door prizes. For more info, visit www.exploretheshore.ca.

A big thank you to the sponsors who make this annual weekend event possible –

Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce; Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island; Windsor's Country 95.9/92.7; MIX 96.7; the Town of Essex; and

WindsoriteDOTcaNEWS.

For more information, visit www.exploretheshore.ca or call 519-738-3264.