Job Description

Posting Number: COOP-25-20
Job Type: Co-op Student, Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union
Salary Range: $17.52 - $23.82 per hour
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)
Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch is part of the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. The branch strives to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure through source water protection, climate change adaptation, sustainable development strategies, contaminated lands, the sewer use by-law, spill response, ground and surface water monitoring and investigations, and development reviews.
Under the general guidance of the Manager of Environmental Risk Management and Compliance, the Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co-op Student is responsible for supporting the Risk Management Official and/or Risk Management Inspector(s) with inspections, development review, building permit review and notice issuance, as well as administrative duties. This position will support the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie's Source Protection Program, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, and Drinking Water Protection Policy. Overall, this position plays an integral role in continually safeguarding and protecting the quality and quantity of the City's drinking water to ensure that the residents and businesses of the City of Barrie can enjoy clean and safe drinking water.
The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

• Assist the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie's Source Water Protection Program
• Assist in reaching out to businesses to schedule inspections, provide relevant materials for review and completion, and support the creation of Risk Management Plans to address existing and/or future significant drinking water threats
• Perform initial review of development files, ensuring proper organization and management of related documents, tasks, and checklists to effectively support development reviewers
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, statistics, and analysis for the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector
• Assist in the development of Source Water Protection information and training materials for City staff, private businesses, industrial facilities, contractors, consultants, and the public
• Assist in the implementation of the City's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, including incorporating climate adaptation considerations into City plans and policies and the development of education and outreach programs for residents and businesses
• Conduct analysis in ArcGIS and MS Excel, and prepare presentations in MS Power Point
• Organize and manage data, as well as electronic and physical files
• Work as a team player within an office environment

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program in Environmental Geoscience, Earth Science, Environmental Technology or Environmental Engineering
• Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary program at a recognized College or University in Environmental Geoscience, Earth Science, Environmental Technology, or Environmental Engineering

Experience

• Demonstrated familiarity with the Clean Water Act, South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, City of Barrie's Drinking Water Protection Policy, hydrogeology and municipal groundwater resource management

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Strong communication and public relations skills
• Knowledge of municipal groundwater supply systems, water chemistry, and the principles of the Provincial Clean Water Act and associated regulations
• Knowledge of the practices of statistical analysis, data management and GIS
• Availability and willingness to work outside occasionally (including construction sites)
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and GIS (ArcMap)

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class "G" Drivers Licence in good standing, with reliable vehicle to use on corporate business (travel reimbursement will be provided)
• CSA-approved safety footwear in good condition
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Work Term: January to April 2026 (4 Months)
Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Wage: $17.52 to $23.82 per hour
What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.
How to Apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Barrie?
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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