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Stormwater Operations Co-op Student
Co-op Student - 4 Vacancies
Posting Number: COOP-25-04
Job Type: Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union
Salary Range: $22.05 per hour
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)
Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Operations Department is comprised of three Branches: Administration, Parks and Forestry Operations, and Roads, Fleet and Technical Operations. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure and systems including roadways; rail, winter maintenance; parks and green spaces, including forestry; and maintenance of the corporation’s fleet of vehicles and equipment.
The Stormwater Operations component of the Section is responsible for conducting compliance related inspections, investigations of all stormwater infrastructure including stormwater management facilities, Oil and Grit Separators, Low Impact Development, Creeks and ditches as well as associated water quality monitoring of these assets. Other duties include investigating complaints and responding to public concerns of related infrastructure, work order and records management for roads, and drainage and assisting with the preparation for winter control, surface and rail operation activities.
The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:
- Assist with inspections, investigations and evaluations of stormwater, roads and drainage infrastructure
- Assist with ensuring compliance with Environmental Compliance Approvals and other permits (i.e. data collection, sampling and reporting);
- Assist with water quality monitoring and infrastructure inspections of stormwater management facilities, Oil and Grit Separators, Low Impact Development, Creeks and ditches remain in accordance with the Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval;
- Assist in winter material usage tracking and complete Environment Canada Winter Material Usage Report;
- Assist in winter equipment calibration and act as a field liaison for the Branch to actively communicate, monitor and inspect contractor’s work;
- Act as a field coordinator in the assigned roads and stormwater related contracts to coordinate with contractors to complete project deliverables.
- Operate, maintain and calibrate sampling equipment;
- Compile and maintain records of all tests, inspections, and monitoring results
- Prepare reports and accurately document all other activities;
- Investigate and resolve complaints related to municipal services;
- Inputs data and other information from the field into the Cityworks (our work order management system); and
- Conducts Stormwater Management Pond and Watercourse Inspections to ensure continued compliance with the Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval.
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 or is a student in a recognized College or University*, preferably in an Environmental Technology/Science or closely related program, and returning to full-time studies
- First Aid Certification
*Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Basic knowledge of construction activities related to stormwater management
- Demonstrated field and water quality sampling knowledge and experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), as well as ArcGIS and Auto CAD
- Dependable, reliable and able to work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Possession of a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is considered an asset
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Drivers Licence in good standing
- CSA-approved safety footwear in good condition
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
*Please note that this is a requirement of the position 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: May to August 2025
Location: Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, ON
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, including 30 minute lunch break.
Wage: $22.05 per hour
What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 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.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.