Waste Collection Services Coordinator

Barrie; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Paid sick time

EFAP

City Fitness discounts

Transit passes

Perkopolis discounts

Job summary

The City of Barrie is seeking a Waste Collection Services Coordinator to ensure efficient curbside collection for garbage, recyclables, yard waste and organics for residential and commercial sectors. You will support service delivery, resolve customer issues, and work with multiple municipal branches to implement system improvements.

The role requires a 3-year college diploma in a related field, a valid G license, and eligibility for SWANA certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in solid waste collection or related duties.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence with reliable vehicle.
• SWANA Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems cert within six months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily curbside collection execution for garbage, recyclables, yard waste and organics.
• Coordinate service delivery for residential, ICI and central business sectors.
• Collaborate with City sections to implement system modifications and improvements.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address complaints promptly.

Skills

Analytical

Customer Service

Interpersonal

Leadership

Organizational

Presentation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Written Communication

Education

Three year College Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science/Resource Management or related

Tools

Geoware

GPS tracking

GIS Mapping

Microsoft Office

Project

Visio

Job description

# Waste Collection Services CoordinatorApply NowBack to Listings ## Waste Collection Services Coordinator**Posting Number: TC****-26-41****Job Type:** **Temporary Full-time, Up to 6 Months, Union****Salary Range: $36.48 to $43.72 per hour****Posted: Friday, November 6, 2026****Application Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026 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. The Solid Waste Operations branch 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.Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Waste Collection Services, the Waste Collection Services Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and efficient delivery of municipal solid waste collection services. Specifically, this position ensures the daily execution of curbside collections for the garbage, recyclables, yard waste, and organics waste streams from residential/multi-residential, ICI, and central business sectors. Additionally, this position provides delivery of solid waste collection services to maintain public health and environmental standards in public spaces, parks, sports fields and at special events. Through collaboration with various municipal Sections/Branches/Departments, this position identifies and implements required system modifications to accommodate proper handling and disposal. The Waste Collection Services Coordinator has a key role in ensuring the delivery of an effective customer service program involving multiple modes of communication to ensure customer complaints are addressed and resolved.**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)* Three (3) year College Diploma in in Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science/Resource Management or a related discipline* Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate businessDon’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s **Education Equivalency Policy** to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs* Position Equivalency Code: D**Experience*** Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position**Knowledge/Skill/Ability*** Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA); Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act; Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (former Waste Diversion Ontario); Environmental Protection Act, O.Reg. 347 Waste Management; Waste Free Ontario Act; Environmental Assessment Act; Nutrient Management Act; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; City of Barrie By-law 2021-003 Waste Management; MECP and RPRA regulatory and reporting requirements for waste management and waste management systems* Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Provincial/Municipal solid waste management; solid waste and recyclables collection systems and methods, including contract management, waste segregation and yard waste collection and processing; household hazardous waste collection and management programs; electronics recycling; customer service excellence principles; web and information materials design; social media; business planning/budgeting and procurement practices in the public sector; and environmental stewardship programs* Demonstrated ability to: + perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values + multi-task and anticipate/troubleshoot issues/problems quickly and effectively + foster and contribute to a positive, productive and service-excellence work environment + deal courteously and effectively with all contacts + deliver exceptional customer service + set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands + communicate effectively with other staff and participate as an effective team member* Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Judgment; Leadership; Organizational; Presentation; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Written Communication* Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite including Project and Visio; Social Media; Waste Management software systems, such as Geoware and GPS tracking software, GIS Mapping, and the Internet* Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays**Conditions of Employment*** Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business* Successful completion of SWANA’s Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems certification exam within six (6) months of hire* Satisfactory Criminal Record Check\\*\\*Please note that this is a requirement 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****Location:** Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario\\*\\*Please note that the City has a **Hybrid Work Program Policy** in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of up to one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.**Hours:** The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement**Wage:** This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:+ Pay Level: Level 6+ Yearly Salary: $66,393.60 to $79,570.40+ Hourly Pay Rate: $36.48 to $43.72**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.**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 ofinclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualifiedindividuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed toproviding barrier-free and accessible employmentpractices and we will accommodate the needs ofapplicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)throughout all stages of the recruitment and selectionprocess. If contacted for an employment opportunity,please advise if you require Code-protectedaccommodation and we will work with you to meet yourneeds.The job posting has been designed to indicate thegeneral nature and essential duties and responsibilitiesof work performed by employees within this position. Itmay not contain a comprehensive inventory of all dutiesand responsibilities required of employees to do thisjob. For full position details, please request a copy ofthe job description by emailing [e-mail]. Apply Now