Posting Number: PC-26-19
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $36.76 to $54.06 per hour (OIT to Class IV)
Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
The Opportunity
The City of Barrie Wastewater Operations Branch (WWOB) is responsible for the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all wastewater collection and treatment facilities servicing the municipality, the largest being a 76 Megalitre per day, Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility (WwTF). The WWOB ensures that the municipal sewage works are operated and maintained in accordance with associated legislation including, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Lake Simcoe Protection Act (LSPA), Nutrient Management ACT (NMA), and applicable Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and Certificates of Approval (CoA).
As a member of the Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Section, the Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the effective day to day operation of equipment, processes, and systems associated with the municipal sewage works to continuously maintain regulatory compliance, community health protection, environmental sustainability and resource conservation. This position acts as Operator-in-Charge (OIC) for the various wastewater treatment components, processes, and systems and monitors and interprets SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) information to evaluate, adjust, optimize and control wastewater treatment processes.
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/Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline
- Completion of a Wastewater Treatment Licence* from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
- Completion of a Wastewater Collection Licence* from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
*This is a pay-for-certification role. Candidates may apply with any valid MECP Wastewater Treatment and Collection Licence (OIT to Class IV). Compensation and responsibilities will align with the licence level held upon hire.
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: D
Experience
- Experience requirements correspond to the licence level (OIT to Class IV) and involve progressively responsible wastewater operations experience, with Operator-in-Charge (OIC) experience required for Class III and IV levels, as detailed in the minimum qualifications of each job description.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Nutrient Management Act (NMA), Lake Simcoe Protection Act (LSPA), Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy (LSPRS), Licensing of Sewage Works Operators O.Reg. 129/04, MECP Sewage Works Related Environmental Compliance Approvals
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: SCADA system components and related instrumentation including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFD), flow meters, solids and density meters, radar/ultrasonic level detection meters, wastewater treatment performance monitoring using SCADA technology
- Demonstrated ability to:
- engage contacts in a courteous manner and maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- prioritize and respond to emergency work in a rapidly changing environment
- accurately document information, actions taken, and follow-up required
- work effectively and efficiently in both an independent and team setting
- recognize changes in wastewater effluents, understand unit process treatment principles, and evaluate/analyze/interpret data and information
- wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
- Intermediate skills include: Active Listening; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Change Management; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Record-keeping; Report-writing; Teamwork; Time Management; Training; Troubleshooting; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel), Internet navigation and information retrieval, SCADA plant control software, E.ris data historian tool, and CMMS/IMS systems
- Availability, on a rotational basis, 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
- Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator
- 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: Wastewater Treatment Facility, 249 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 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:
What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive 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: 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.
