The City of Elliot Lake has cut three full-time recreational jobs from its city staff.
City CAO Daniel Gagnon announced the city has made changes to the Recreation and Culture Department, eliminating the Director’s job and noting there are no plans to replace director Theresa Dunlop in the foreseeable future.
She worked for the city for the last couple of years.
The jobs of a recreation programmer and an administrative position were also eliminated.
Gagnon says while these decisions are always difficult, the council felt compelled to act in the best interests of the corporation and the taxpayer.
He explains the pandemic’s impact is part of the rationale as well as the need to re-establish department priorities and service levels going forward.
He adds long-time Museum and Special Events Coordinator Darla Hennessey will fill the position of Manager of Recreation and Culture.