The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch is part of the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. The branch strives to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure through source water protection, climate change adaptation, sustainable development strategies, Contaminated lands, the sewer use by-law, spill response, ground and surface water monitoring and investigations, and development reviews.

Under the general guidance of the Manager of Environmental Risk Management and Compliance, the Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Coop student is responsible for supporting the Risk Management Official and/or Risk Management Inspector(s) with inspections, development review, building permit review and notice issuance, as well as administrative duties. This position will support the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie’s Source Protection Program, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, and Drinking Water Protection Policy. Overall, this position plays an integral role in continually safeguarding and protecting the quality and quantity of the City's drinking water to ensure that the residents and businesses of the City of Barrie can enjoy clean and safe drinking water.

• Assist the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie’s Source Water Protection Program
• Assist in reaching out to businesses to schedule inspections, , provide relevant  materials for review and completion, and support the creation of Risk Management Plans to address existing and/or future significant drinking water threats
• Perform initial review of development files, ensuring proper organization and management of related documents, tasks, and checklists to effectively support development reviewers
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, statistics, and analysis for the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector
• Assist in the development of Source Water Protection information and training materials for City staff, private businesses, industrial facilities, contractors, consultants, and the public
• Assist in the implementation of the City’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, including incorporating climate adaptation considerations into City plans and policies and the development of education and outreach programs for residents and businesses
• Conduct analysis in ArcGIS and MS Excel, and prepare presentations in MS Power Point
• Organize and manage data, as well as electronic and physical files
• Work as a team player within an office environment 

• Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University* Co-op program in Environmental Geoscience, Earth Science, Environmental Technology or Environmental Engineering, and returning to full-time studie
• Completed at least number (1) full year of a related post-secondary education program at a recognized College or University in Environmental Geoscience, Eart Science, Environmental Technology, and Environmental Engineering program.