Water Distribution Services Project Operator

City of Barrie; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and accident insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Short/long term disability plans

OMERS Primary pension plan

EFAP

Discounted City Fitness Memberships &

Perkopolis Perks program

Job summary

City of Barrie is seeking a Water Distribution Services Project Operator to manage maintenance programs from treatment facilities to the property line within Barrie. The role includes acting as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Water Distribution subsystem on a rotating schedule.

The position requires a Civil/Environmental Technician diploma, MECP certificates, and a valid G licence, with several years of water distribution experience and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician or Environmental Engineering Technician.
• Valid Water Distribution Class III Certificate and/or Water Distribution and Supply Certificate from MECP.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing.
• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Operator-in-Charge (OIC).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and programs related to the maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Assist with the annual System Swabbing Program and the Air Valve Program; main breaks on transmission mains as needed.
• Act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for Water Distribution subsystem on a rotating schedule.
• Perform contract administration and design review activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Physical fitness

Analytical

Interpersonal

Leadership

Problem solving

Record-keeping

Time management

MS Office

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician

Water Distribution Class III Certificate / MECP cert

Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence

Job description

Posting Number: PC-26-31

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range: $87,859.20 to $105,310.40 per year

Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Water Operations Branch is a branch within the Infrastructure Department. The branch’s key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems, including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. This includes the repair and maintenance of drinking water treatment systems, water mains, valves, hydrants, and residential main shut-off valves; the repair and replacement of water meters used for service billing; the inspection of water mains and services; the installation of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) water services and meters, new home meters, and hydrant-metered gate valves; the administration of the Backflow Prevention Program; the resolution of water quality or water pressure issues and complaints; the maintenance of City standard drawing details for water specifications; and the prevention of infrastructure damage through locating services for all of the City of Barrie’s buried infrastructure in accordance with “One Call” legislation.

The Water Distribution Services Project Operator is responsible for managing specific projects and programs related to the maintenance of the water distribution system from treatment facilities to the property line within the City. Projects include, but are not limited to, the annual System Swabbing Program, Air Valve Program, and main breaks on transmission mains, as well as associated design review and contract administration functions. This position acts as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Water Distribution subsystem on a rotating schedule and acts as the Water Distribution Services Foreperson, as assigned.

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)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician or Environmental Engineering Technician
• Valid Water Distribution Class III Certificate and/or Water Distribution and Supply Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing

Don’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: C

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated experience with an emphasis on operations and maintenance of a drinking water distribution system, including two (2) years of experience as an Operator-in-Charge (OIC)
• Demonstrated project management experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Ontario Drinking Water Regulations and Standards; Drinking Water Works Permit / Permit to Take Water; Safe Drinking Water Act; Municipal Drinking Water License; the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard; American Water Works Standards; Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario and Ontario Water Resources Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and WHMIS
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and create drawings and plans; lift and carry heavy objects on a daily basis
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Interpersonal; Leadership; Problem Solving; Record-Keeping; Time Management
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet Explorer

Conditions of Employment

Must maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing

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: Surface Water Treatment Plant, 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage

• Pay Level: Level 8
• Yearly Salary: $87,859.20 to $105,310.40
• Hourly Pay Rate: $42.24 to $50.63

What We Offer

• extended health and dental coverage
• life and accident insurance
• paid vacation and sick days
• short/long term disability plans
• OMERS Primary pension plan
• access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes
• 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

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.