City of Barrie

ROWA Inspector Co-op Student

Co-op Student - 2 vacancies

Barrie, Ontario

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Posting Number: COOP-26-08

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 8 Months, Union

Salary Range: $17.60 to $23.82 per hour

Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Traffic Services Branch is a branch within the Development Services Department. This branch is responsible for traffic administration, roadway illumination, roadway traffic signage, project signing, traffic control signals, pavement markings, traffic safety and guide rails and railway crossing maintenance. This branch also administers the annual traffic calming program (i.e., speed cushions), and reviews the collision database for all reported collisions in Barrie. In addition to traffic duties, this branch is also responsible for all Right-of-Way activities, including issuing municipal consents and Right-of-Way Activity permits, conducting Right-of-Way Activity inspections where required, and taking charge of the City's Graffiti Abatement Program.

The Corporation of the City of Barrie has a work experience placement opportunity for two (2) students currently enrolled in an Advanced College Program to assist in the Traffic Services Branch of the Development and Traffic Services Department.

The Traffic Services Branch of the Development and Traffic Services Department is responsible for the approval of work within the right of way, to ensure all work is completed to city standards and insured for damages within the City of Barrie.

The work will include the review of permits, various inspections related to contractor, homeowner, developer projects (driveway widenings, landscaping, utility relocations, sanitary lateral repairs etc) as they relate to general right of way activities on City of Barrie property.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

The inspections of municipal infrastructure installations, including concrete, asphalt and sewers to ensure they are built in accordance with the designated specifications
The inspections of traffic protection plans and detours to ensure they are in accordance with Book 7 and the approved permit
Maintain records which document quality control issues
Contractor audits as it relates to work site and traffic safety
Communicate with homeowners and other affected stakeholders during construction activities on the city right-of-way

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*
Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary education program at a recognized College or University
Enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program, preferably enrolled in a Civil Engineering Technology Program or a closely related Civil program, and returning to full-time studies

*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 understanding of municipal infrastructure, including sewers and roads
Basic engineering, survey and drafting skills
Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCad
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Willing to work outside
Well-organized self-starter with the ability to work well without close supervision

Conditions of Employment

Valid Class “G” Drivers License with a good driving record
Vehicle for transportation while at work (travel reimbursement will be provided)
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: 8 months - May to December 2026

Location: Operations Center, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: $17.60 to $23.82 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.

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