Student Field Technician (Co-op)

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Barrie is seeking a Student Field Technician (Co-op) for a 4-month temporary position within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This role involves supporting environmental inspections and sampling, providing a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical experience in environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Optional enrollment in OMERS Primary pension plan

Prorated paid sick time

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a co-op program.
• Must have Standard First Aid Certification.
• Minimum age of 16 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection and sampling duties.
• Conduct investigations and support the Environmental Officer.
• Participate in monitoring and environmental compliance activities.

Skills

Field Sampling

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

Currently enrolled in recognized College or University Co-op program

Standard First Aid Certification

Job description

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Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range : $17.52 to $23.82 per hour

Application Deadline : Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm

The Opportunity

The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches : Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including Source Water Protection, Climate change strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy, Contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This Department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.

Posting Number : COOP -25-14

Job Type : Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range : $17.52 to $23.82 per hour

Location : Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)

Application Deadline : Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm

The Opportunity

The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches : Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including Source Water Protection, Climate change strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy, Contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This Department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.

Under the general guidance and direction of Supervisor of Environmental Compliance, the Student Field Technician position is responsible for supporting the Senior Environmental Officer and / or Environmental Officer with inspection and sampling duties. Specifically, this position assists Environmental Officer with conducting investigations and other related duties. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting environmental inspecting, monitoring and sampling activities within the City of Barrie.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

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.

Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

• Currently enrolled in or is a student in a recognized College or University Co-op program
• Standard First Aid Certification
• Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and / or returning the following year

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with field sampling

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• General knowledge of current environmental industry legislation, regulations and best practices including the following :
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations
• Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations
• Clean Water Act
• Provincial Water Quality Objectives
• Regulation 347
• General knowledge of laboratory and sampling techniques
• Demonstrated swimming ability
• Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to perform various tasks such as climbing stairs and ladders, walking over rough terrain and wading in creeks
• Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to lift, push, pull and / or carry objects exceeding 10 kg regularly
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to carry out the physical duties of the position which include climbing stairs and ladders, walking over rough terrain and wading in creeks

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Work Term : September - December, 2025

Hours : The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

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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