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Operator 2 - Specialized Vehicle
Candidate Pool
Posting Number: CP-25-04
Job Type: Candidate Pool for Future Permanent/Temporary Full-time Vacancies, Union
Salary Range: $61,547.20 to $73,694.40 per year
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)
Posted: Monday, September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, September 29, 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 Operator 2 – Specialized Vehicle position maintains the roads of the City of Barrie to ensure that the citizens and visitors of Barrie can commute safely. In the spring, summer and fall, this position maintains and repairs the roads. In the winter, this position plows, sands and salts the roads. In addition, this position collects and disposes of roadside and road debris, litter and bulky items.
The City of Barrie is accepting applications for upcoming full-time Operator 2 vacancies. The Operations Department is establishing an eligibility list of qualified candidates who will be considered for future temporary and/or permanent full-time opportunities. Applying to this candidate pool enables a candidate's application to be maintained on file so that they may be considered should a vacancy become available. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a maximum of nine (9) months, unless depleted before that time. The administration of this candidate pool will be done in accordance with Article 13:06 of the CUPE Collective Agreement.
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)
- Secondary School Diploma
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: A
Experience
- One (1) year of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
- Demonstrated experience working in a municipal construction work environment
- Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: WHMIS and Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual, including the setup of a temporary work zone traffic control; Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations and associated protocols required to ensure a safe working environment
- General knowledge of the following principles and standards: municipal construction, maintenance and equipment operations; vehicle and equipment safety; safe lifting and handling procedures; collection and disposal procedures for debris, litter and bulky items
- Demonstrated ability to:
- perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting of objects exceeding 10kg
- conduct road infrastructure repairs
- operate manual and motorized hand tools
- effectively lead and direct an assigned crew
- write clear and concise reports
- maintain accurate records of job materials used and time spent
- estimate materials and time management skills to prioritize the completion of tasks
- operate heavy equipment and vehicles
- operate roadway snow removal equipment, including roadway snow plows and salters/sanders
- Intermediate skills include: Customer Service; Interpersonal; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Basic computer literacy using Cityworks
- Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with a “Z” endorsement in good standing
- 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: 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
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 4
- Yearly Salary: $61,547.20 to $73,694.40
- Hourly Pay Rate: $29.59 to $35.43
What We Offer: Benefit plans and paid vacation may be applicable depending on job type and/or length of employment. All positions will include prorated sick time, optional enrollment in the 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.
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.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.