My email message sent today to Mayor Hobbs

Mayor Hobbs....why is this job not being advertised on the city of Thunder Bay's website or on line at the Chronicle Journal/ in their actual newspaper as city jobs normally are.??? This is not right in my opinion.!!! See below.....for the complete posting on the Lakehead University website. Here is the web link as well: http://jobs2.lakeheadu.ca/jobbank/jobSearch03.asp?jobSelect=25555 Please advise your comments. Sincerely, Jim Gamble C11.0280 Job Title: Energy Analyst Organization: City of Thunder Bay Location(s): - Thunder Bay, Ontario  Open to Students in: - Engineering - General  Deadline: 11/15/2011 Start Date: TBA Type of Job: - Contract - Full-Time  Employment Equity Options: Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager – Energy & Support Services, undertakes research and policy development with respect to Corporate energy efficiency initiatives, energy conservation management plans, utility bill monitoring and verification, and grant management and education related to efficient and effective use of energy. Serves as the Municipal Energy Conservation Officer (MECO). 1. Undertakes research and policy development in areas of energy, including best practices, policy options, and strategies to improve performance within the Corporation. 2. Develops, co-ordinates, verifies, forecasts, benchmarks, and monitors financial budgets for utilities along with energy and environmental savings activities of the Section. 3. Prepares energy conservation plans for all Corporate buildings; annually monitors and reports, as required. 4. Administers the Department’s energy management information system; analyses and reports on information related to Corporate energy use. 5. Administers the grant application process related to energy efficiencies and conservation initiatives; monitors application status and progress, and prepares final reports, as required. 6. Develops, plans, and coordinates public and internal energy outreach programs as the Corporation’s MECO. 7. Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of the division's staff, and recommends disciplinary measures. 8. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive and labour relations material used within the division. 9. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. Qualifications: Education/Experience: - Degree or diploma in engineering or environmental technology; - Minimum three years’ related practical experience in the energy/utilities sector; or - Equivalent combination of education and experience - Previous experience with energy/utility billing and/or accounting, energy systems, or commodity procurement Skills/Abilities: - Must have the demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and to work independently under time constraints and changing deadlines - Demonstrated skill in communication, both written and oral is essential - Must possess superior analytical, multi-tasking, organizational, customer service and teamwork skills - Must be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software - Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Must have a valid driver’s licence - The use of a vehicle may be required - Must undergo a successful police records check, Type 1 - Successful completion of a Thunder Bay Police Building Clearance Search. Miscellaneous: Wage: $57,388.35 - $67,515.72 Job Hours: Apply To: Application Method: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women. Applicants currently employed by the City of Thunder Bay must complete the GREEN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM. All other applicants must complete the WHITE EXTERNAL APPLICATION FORM. Application Forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources, 141 May Street, South, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 1A9 by 4:30 p.m. On the closing date. For more information on employment opportunities at the City of Thunder Bay, Visit our website @ www.thunderbay.ca/jobs or call our Job Hotline at 625-3458. CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011  Number of Positions: