Posting Number: COOP-26-19
Job Type: Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union
Salary Range: $20.04 to $27.30 per hour
Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This 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. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site.
The Waste Collections Services Section is responsible for waste collection services and related programs in the City of Barrie including the curbside collection of all waste related materials, multi residential collection services, and various waste collection and management initiatives.
The successful applicant to this position will assist the Solid Waste Operations Branch, Waste Collections Section with performing the following tasks:
Assist with waste audits.
Assist with Educational Outreach Events related to responsible waste management practices
Conduct research and update waste related data.
Conduct inspections and collects data on public space waste bins.
Reconcile material type data and reports provided by the curbside collection contract service provider with City of Barrie data.
Respond, document, and report on issues relating to improper waste disposal and collection contract issues.
Assist with Multi-Residential waste management programs, including the Organics Program and Front End Garbage Program, which may include lobby display setup and operation, bin deliveries, and the collection and analysis of program performance data.
Manage inventory of promotional and educational supplies as well as onsite waste and recycling containers.
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 a recognized College or University Co-op program
Experience
- No minimum experience required
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
Self-motivated and work well with a variety of people
Comfortable working in a high paced and dynamic working environment
Dependable, reliable and works well with little supervision
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Responsible and professional
Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in good standing, access to a reliable vehicle
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
Work Term: September - December 2026
Location: Barrie Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Dr N, Barrie, ON
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Wage: $20.04 to $27.30 per hour
