Public Works

Located at 121 Lily Pad Road, the Public Works Department is responsible for the municipal infrastructure and works to ensure that essential services are continuously available in the community.

This department is vital as its activities affect almost every aspect of the daily life of Ignace residents.  Public Works is in charge of roads, water, sewer, ditching, waste disposal site, parks and beaches, cemeteries and municipal buildings.

Cemeteries

Responsible for preserving the municipal cemeteries on behalf of the community.  We take pride in sustaining the beauty and dignity of our cemeteries.

Water and Sanitary Distribution System

Township of Ignace has contracted Northern Waterworks Inc.  to oversee the Water and Sewer distribution system in Ignace.  The team makes certain that the residents of Ignace are provided with safe drinking water as well as the sanitary sewer system is operational within the Township.

Public Works Department:

• Repairs to the water and sanitary sewer distribution system
• Complete water turn on and off requests
• Complete Neptune water meter installs and readings
• Respond to emergency situations, such as sewer back ups, water main breaks

Waste Management

https://www.ignace.ca/residents/home-and-property/waste-management

• Residential and Commercial waste collection services
• Maintenance of Ignace landfill

Municipal Buildings

• Town Office and Tourist Information Centre
• Public Work Garage
• Ignace Library
• Ignace Recreation Centre
• World Hub
• Ignace Airport

Parks & Beaches

Ignace Skatepark – located at 200 Beaver Street

West Beach – located on West Beach Drive

Agimak Beach – located on West St.

Ignace Baseball Diamond – located on Davey Lake Road

Ignace Soccer Field – located on Pine Street near Lily Pad Road

Ignace Recreation Centre – located at 200 Beaver Street

Operations change seasonally. Each season brings different responsibilities to the Department:

• Spring is the season for cleaning the last vestiges of winter. This material is removed through sweeping and flushing operations.
• Summer is the time when construction activities require repairs to roadways, sidewalks, curbs, sewers and ditches. Work includes lawn restoration, pavement patching, permanent repairs, and culvert replacement. In addition, preventative maintenance through catch basin cleaning, sewer flushing, and ditching is implemented to prevent long-term problems.
• Fall construction work involves outstanding summer projects, concrete work, and less weather critical tasks.
• Winter brings operations in road and sidewalk snow plowing, snow removal, sanding. Pothole patching is ongoing during the winter season.

Asset Management - (listed under Financial Services)

Township of Ignace Asset Management Plan

Financial Services

The Financial Services Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the Township. Their duties include:

• Tax billing and collection
• Purchasing
• Water & sewer billing
• Budget preparation, coordination and review
• General accounting
• Manage insurance coverage and insurance claims
• Payroll & human resources
• Tax sales

The Financial Department consists of:

• Laurie Walton, Payroll and Tax Clerk
• Brandi Cote, Accounts Clerk

Tax Sale Process

Tax sale- Part XI Sale of Land For Tax Arrears Municipal Act (Section 370-389)

     a. After property in arrears after 2 years can start the tax sale process (January 1st the following year)
                i. Register tax arrears certificate on property
               ii. Cancellation price must be paid prior to one year after tax arrears certificate registration.
              iii. Extension agreement can be entered into with Council approval prior to the one year of the
                   registration of tax arrears certificate if default in agreement tax sale process continues whereever   
                   it had stopped due to the agreement.
              iv. After one year property will be put up for tax sale for the cancellation price (By Closed Tenders).

     b. If no successful bid, Council  has 2 years from the date of the sale of property to vest into Township name.
         Once Council decides to vest in the Township name, Council can declare the property surplus to the 
         needs of the Municipality. It can then be put up for sale as surplus properties.

Community Development & Planning

Community Development & Planning is primarily responsible for promoting economic growth which includes, but is not limited to business development, business retention and expansion, and entrepreneurial support.

This department is committed to improving the economic well-being of all residents through the growth and expansion of local businesses and the attraction of new businesses to Ignace.

The department is now focused on building the right capacity to become investment ready. From site selection data, and information on government grants, loans and services to market research and networking opportunities, we are a one-stop source for the most up-to-date and relevant information on Ignace. We will bring you together with the people and expertise you need to succeed.

Ignace is open for business and invites you to explore our possibilities.

*Please see Staff Directory for contact information

Municipal Administration-Chief Administrative Officer

The Chief Administive Officer is responsible for providing support to the Mayor and Council, Boards and Committees and other Municipal Departments. This department strives to provide an enhanced level of customer service and is responsible for interacting with all levels of Government as well as residents, organizations and businesses within Ignace.