Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co-op Student

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization is seeking an Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co-op Student to assist in various environmental initiatives at their Barrie location. The student will work under the guidance of professionals to support inspections, improve water protection programs, and engage with the public on environmental practices. This full-time, 4-month position offers an hourly wage between $17.52 and $23.82, aligning with environmental sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a co-op program for Environmental Geoscience or related field.
• Must have completed at least one year of relevant post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Risk Management Official with Source Water Protection Program.
• Schedule inspections and support creation of Risk Management Plans.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Risk Management staff.
• Develop training materials for City staff and the public.

Skills

Strong communication and public relations skills

Knowledge of municipal groundwater supply systems

Knowledge of statistical analysis and data management

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Availability to work outside occasionally

Education

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 year of a related post-secondary program

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co‑op Student

Co‑op Student

Apply Now 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

Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care 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.

• 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” Driver’s 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 employee to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criterion will be exempt from this requirement.