Delay in Household Waste Collection – Friday, August 21, 2026
The household waste collection scheduled for Friday, August 21 could not be completed in all areas as planned.
Collection crews are continuing their work today to service the remaining addresses. While collection is expected to be completed during the day, it may occur later than usual.
Affected residents are asked to leave their garbage bins at the curb until the collection truck has passed.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Employment - Ville de Kirkland
Delay in Household Waste Collection – Friday, August 21, 2026
The household waste collection scheduled for Friday, August 21 could not be completed in all areas as planned.
Collection crews are continuing their work today to service the remaining addresses. While collection is expected to be completed during the day, it may occur later than usual.
Affected residents are asked to leave their garbage bins at the curb until the collection truck has passed.
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2026-08-21
August 21, 2026 – Pressure testing on the water distribution network - Dragon Street - to resume on Monday, August 24 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Possible discoloured water and drop in water pressure for certain addresses on Dragon street
August 21, 2026 – Pressure testing on the water distribution network - Dragon Street - to resume on Monday, August 24 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Notice to affected residences: Possible discolored water and drop in water pressure
Dragon street: 7 to 37 (odd numbers) and 4 to 40 (even numbers)
Please note that pressure testing on the water distribution system in your area initiated on August 19 will resume on Monday, August 24, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., under the same conditions as previously communicated.
During this period, residents are asked to :
limit their water use to everyday needs
avoid activities that require significant or continuous water consumption, including doing laundry, outdoor watering, and filling swimming pools or spas.
These tests may cause temporary drops in water pressure, as well as discoloured or cloudy water. If this occurs, run the cold water from a faucet for a few minutes, or until the water runs clear.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 514-630-2727.
Thank you for your understanding.
2026-08-20
August 20, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for certain addresses on Charlevoix, Rougemont and Marcel-Meloche streets
Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for certain addresses on Charlevoix, Rougemont and Marcel-Meloche streets
August 20, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for certain addresses on Charlevoix, Rougemont and Marcel-Meloche streets
Notice to affected residences:
Charlevoix Street: 48, 50, 52 and 75
Rougemont Street: 100, 102, 104, 106 and 108
Marcel-Meloche Street: 86 and 87
Please note that the water supply to your household will be temporarily interrupted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to allow for work to be carried out in your area. In preparation for this work, we recommend that you stock up on potable water to meet your consumption needs during this period.
Once water supply is restored, a preventative boil-water advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 48 hours and until further notice.
Preventative Boil-Water Advisory
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please note that you must boil your tap water (bringing it to a bubbling boil) for at least 1 minute before drinking it, or use bottled water for:
drinking or preparing beverages;
preparing baby bottles and baby food;
washing and preparing food to be eaten raw (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
preparing food that doesn’t require long cooking time;
making ice cubes;
brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth;
providing water to pets.
YOU MAY USE UNBOILED TAP WATER TO :
prepare food and dishes that require long boiling time for cooking;
wash dishes in hot water, making sure to dry them well;
wash clothing;
take a shower or bath (make sure that young children do not swallow water while bathing).
Lifting of the boil-water advisory
Water samples will be collected from various locations and submitted for laboratory analysis. The boil-water advisory will be lifted once we receive the results of these tests, which requires a minimum of 48 hours.
Please consult the Alertssection of the website for updates regarding the lifting of the boil water advisory.
Questions?
If you require additional information, please call 514 630-2727. Outside regular business hours, please call 514 630-1234.
Thank you for your understanding.
Works Info
Stay informed about the work being carried out in the city, whether it involves road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, work on the water network, or park redevelopment.
For any questions or to report an issue related to the work, please call 514-694-4100.
2026-08-07
Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.
Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.
Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.
- Update: August 18, 2026 -
Paving work on Aesop Street
Date: August 19, from 7 am to 7 pm
The Town will be paving Aesop Street as of 7 am, on August 19, 2026.
To ensure optimum results, it is very important that there be no through traffic within the construction zone throughout this period of time. We would therefore ask residents whose property is located within the construction zone, to refrain from parking their vehicles on the street *or in their private driveway during the following period of time:
from 7 am to 7 pm on August 19, 2026
*Please note that your vehicle can remain parked in the driveway if you don’t intend to use it between 7 am and 7 pm.
Please note that school activities at Kuper Academy will resume as of Monday. We kindly ask for your cooperation in refraining from parking on their property.
In the case of rain, the paving works will be done the next working day.
Dates: June 15 to late August, 2026
Targeted location: Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St. and Pasquini St.
Nature of work:
Reconstruction of curbs, upper foundation and paving
Electrical work and installation of LED lighting
Replacement of fire hydrants and valves
Traffic: Local traffic will be maintained for the duration of the work.
*Residents planning landscaping work, driveway repairs, exterior painting, window washing or similar projects are advised to wait until the end of the construction period.
Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street
Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street.
Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street
- Update: August 10, 2026 -
Despite the ongoing storm sewer replacement work on Argyle Road, Canada Post will continue delivering mail to the community mailbox located within the work zone, behind the construction fences on Acres Road. Residents concerned will be able to access it safely by using the designated pedestrian corridor.
Nature of work: Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street. This work is required to ensure the proper functioning of municipal infrastructure and maintain the reliability of the stormwater drainage system.
Location: Argyle Street, between Acres Street and the Kirkland limit
Start date: August 3, 2026
Expected impacts: Temporary traffic disruptions, as well as an increased presence of construction equipment and personnel in the work area, are to be expected throughout the duration of the project.
2026-06-29
Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection
Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection, starting June 29.
Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection
- Update: June 30 -
Dates: Starting June 29
Location: Saint-Charles Boulevard South, at the intersection of Sainte-Marie Road East
Nature of the work: Work will be carried out to reconfigure the right-turn lane providing access to Saint-Charles Boulevard South from Sainte-Marie Road East. This work is being carried out as part of Sotramont’s ongoing residential development project.
Traffic disruptions to be expected: The existing merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South will be completely closed. Road users must follow the new signage installed in the area.
Why you should say YES to a job opportunity with the Town of Kirkland
In addition to offering a competitive salary, the employees of the Town of Kirkland benefit from job stability and a comprehensive benefits package*:
Pension plan
A defined benefit pension plan that guarantees a monthly annuity upon retirement.
Group insurance
Group insurance with medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
Disability insurance
Salary protection in the event of disability.
Telemédecine
Free access to virtual health care for you and your family (telemedicine).
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off that fosters a healthy work-life balance and that exceeds the minimum established by law, including paid leave during the winter holidays.
That’s not all!
Working for the Town of Kirkland also means having access to opportunities for professional development, working in an environment that prioritizes health and safety in the workplace, benefiting from proximity to public transportation services, from a free parking spot, and from reduced rates on municipal activities for you and your family.
The Town of Kirkland
At 60 years old, the Town of Kirkland is the youngest municipality on the Island of Montreal. It’s by keeping its community mission at the heart of its values and operations that, year after year, the Town remains an exceptional city, synonymous with vitality and quality of life.
Thanks to its mobilized teams who prioritize cooperation, the Town ensures that all its operations run smoothly, and guarantees its citizens services of the highest quality.
In keeping with our surrounding environment and our population, the Town of Kirkland is a bilingual workplace.
Questions?
Didn’t find the answer to your question on our Careers page?
Please note: To maximize the chances that our recruiters will see your application, please submit it directly via the forms reserved for this purpose on the application page of the position you’re applying for. The Human resources department does not regularly check the mailbox for applications.
Principles of equal employment
Equal opportunity employer
Applicant’s responsibility
Confidentiality
Working for the Town of Kirkland means working for an equal opportunity employer who is committed to developing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
We invite women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible and ethnic minorities to submit their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify us in due course of any specific need requiring accommodation measures that will enable them to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide, when required and upon request, any document deemed relevant to the evaluation of their application.
For all diplomas obtained outside Quebec, the result of the comparative evaluation of studies issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion must be indicated in the application.
Information received in this regard will be treated confidentially.
As provided for in Article 20.1 of the Charter of the French Language, an agency of the civil administration must publish the number of positions within its organization for which it requires knowledge or a specific level of knowledge of a language other than the official language, as well as the positions for which such knowledge or level of knowledge is desirable. The Town of Kirkland is a municipality with bilingual status and must therefore provide services to the population in French and in English.
Number of positions for which knowledge of the English language is required : 67
Number of positions for which knowledge of the English language is desirable : 6
* Certain conditions apply. Benefits may vary depending on employment status. All in accordance with the collective agreements and employment policies in force for the employees of the Town of Kirkland.
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