Who's Hiring in the Canon-McMillan Area?

Looking for work? These local companies are hiring.

Need a job? Looking to change fields? Here are five local job openings in our area: 1. Security Officer G4S Secure Solutions is seeking security guards in the Canonsburg area. According to the job description, "The world’s leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for a custom protection officer. G4S is a security provider for the United States government, Fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more." For more information on the position or to apply, click here. 2. Temporary Project Coordinator Crown Castle is seeking a temporary project coordinator in the …

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Ten Pre-Budget Random PA Policy Points

Here are 10 things state Rep. Jesse White, D-Cecil, wants you to know.

Often times when debating or discussing politics and policy, facts are tossed aside in favor of more emotional arguments. Even worse, when one side of a legitimate but spirited debate falters, it has somehow become acceptable to either refuse to accept the facts as accurate or point out some comparable flaw in an effort to make two wrongs make a right. I am writing this column from the floor of the House of Representatives as Governor Corbett presents his proposed 2013-14 state budget. While it will take a few days to break down the phone book-sized document to figure out the impact of his proposals, I thought it would be a good time to look at a few policy points about important areas we may be discussing as part of this year’s budget …

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Amanda Gillooly

3:58 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I put up a note to explain. I have to be out and about, and because of the polarizing nature of the issue, I want to be able to appropriately moderate the conversation. That said, I will gladly reopen comments tomorrow morning when I am back in front of the laptop for an extended period of time. In the meantime, if anyone wants to write a letter to the editor I can be reached at amanda.gillooly@…   more ›

Who's Hiring in the Canon-McMillan Area?

Looking for work? Here are some local job opportunities.

1. Human Resources Coordinator Fairmont Supply in Canonsburg is seeking a full-time human resources coordinator. The successful candidate for this entry-level position “will provide assistance to the human resources department with the confidential administration, implementation and control of human resource policies and procedures to ensure that pay and benefits are provided to employees accurately and consistently.” For more information or to apply for the position, click here.​ 2. Receiving Clerk Miller's Ace Hardware in McMurray is looking for someone to fill this position. The successful candidate will "manage incoming freight in a highly organized fashion. This position requires someone who is detail oriented and comfortable managing…

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On Point with Sen. Tim Solobay

Labor Department Tracks Marcellus Shale Job Growth

State Sen. Tim Solobay talks about Marcellus Shale and more in his weekly column.

Since the beginning of Marcellus Shale drilling in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Labor and Industry has been keeping vital statistics on the industry, including job growth and the types of jobs available. The latest version of the department’s “Marcellus Shale Fast Facts” is now available on line. It shows that since the fourth quarter of 2008, employment in Marcellus Shale core industries is up by 18,000 jobs, or 159 percent, at a time when Pennsylvania was losing jobs. Total employment in the industry has grown by 238,000 jobs since 2008. The department reports that the average wage in drilling core industries is more than $81,000 per year and more than 1,000 business establishments were created. The report also details the …

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