Posting Number: PN-26-19
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
Salary Range: $123,969.77 to $166,148.35 per year
Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.
Under the general direction of the Director of Infrastructure, the Manager of Water Operations is responsible for the management, operation and administration of the Water Operations Branch. The position directs daily operational and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with all applicable drinking water legislation, regulations, and Branch Departmental, and Corporate policies and procedures. Additionally, this position develops, implements, and oversees the administration of programs related to water treatment, supply and distribution, and customer service. Overall, the position ensures the delivery of a safe, continuous, and sustainable supply of drinking water, while maintaining adequate water supply for fire suppression purposes for residents and visitors to 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)
- Four (4) year University Degree in Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
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: F
Experience
- Six (6) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position including demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in a management capacity in an environmental operations municipal work environment, which includes experience in a unionized environment
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Thorough working knowledge of the following:
- Environmental Protection Act;
- Ontario Water Resources Act;
- Safe Drinking Water Act;
- Clean Water Act;
- Environmental Assessment Act;
- Ontario Drinking Water Regulations;
- Municipal Act;
- Public Utilities Act as they relate to environmental issues;
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Building Code Act;
- Plumbing Code Act; and
- Other relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines
- Thorough working knowledge of the following principles and standards: hydrogeology, water treatment, and current municipal environmental issues and related best practices; management principles, labour relations principles and collective agreement administration, and contemporary management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- think strategically, anticipate trends, assess opportunities and position the city for long term success;
- lead, coach, mentor, and support staff in achieving objectives and influence/inspire others to work in a manner that will meet or exceed the desired objective or results;
- exercise discretion and good judgement when handling confidential, sensitive and/or controversial information and make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines, during emergencies or while managing multiple projects or conflicting priorities;
- effectively allocate budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of section, branch, department, division, and corporate goals and objectives;
- align section programs/services with branch, department, division, and corporate strategic plans, goals, and objectives; and
- present recommendations and make presentations to various stakeholders
- Advanced skills include: Analytical; Interpersonal; Leadership; Negotiation; Organizational; Presentation; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Supervisory; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Sharepoint
- Availability to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
- 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*
- Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 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 2026 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 15
- Yearly Salary: $123,969.77 to $166,148.35
- Hourly Pay Rate: $68.12 to $91.29
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.
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.
