Water Supply & Treatment Foreperson

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality seeks a Water Supply and Treatment Foreperson to oversee operations at the Surface Water Treatment Plant. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring water system safety and compliance with regulations, while promoting teamwork and service excellence within the community. Candidates with relevant engineering diplomas and leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive non-union benefit plan

Extended health and dental coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounted City Fitness Memberships

Access to Perkopolis discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant diplomas and certificates in engineering.
• Minimum four years of related experience with two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with MECP Class IV Water Treatment Facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities of drinking water systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Act as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Personal Awareness

Education

Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Water Treatment Class IV Certificate

Water Distribution and Supply Class IV Certificate

Gas Chlorination Certificate

Job description

Posting Number: PN-25-18

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Salary Range: $91,610.69 to $122,776.99 per year

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

Application Deadline: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

Under the general guidance and direction of the Section Supervisor, the Water Supply and Treatment Foreperson is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operational, maintenance, and repair activities within the Surface Water Supply or the Ground Water Supply section to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the drinking water systems. Furthermore, this position ensures operational, maintenance, and repair activities comply with drinking water acts and regulations, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and branch, department, and corporate policies and procedures. Additionally, this position participates in and supports activities related to water supply and treatment subsystem projects and acts as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as required. Overall, this position plays an integral role in protecting the municipal drinking water system from contamination to ensure the delivery of a continuous potable drinking water supply for the City of Barrie residents and visitors.

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 Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technologists, or related discipline
• Completion of Water Treatment Class IV Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Completion of Water Distribution and Supply Class IV Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Completion of Gas Chlorination Certificate Upon Hire

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities, including demonstrated two (2) years of demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience
• Experience specific to an MECP Class IV Water Treatment Facility including at least two years experience as Operator In Charge (OIC)

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
• Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Other Important Information

Location: Surface Water Treatment Plant, 20 Royal Parkside Dr, Barrie, ON

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply.

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 11
• Yearly Salary: $91,610.69 to $122,776.99
• Hourly Pay Rate: $44.04 to $59.03

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to 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, 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.

For full position details, and to apply:https://barrie.hiringplatform.ca/processes/43dfe8f3-5049-49ab-95fc-b5e6dfb9601c?locale=en