City of Barrie

Labourer

Candidate Pool

Barrie, Ontario

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Posting Number: CP-26-03

Job Type: Candidate Pool for Future Permanent/Temporary/Casual Full-Time Vacancies, Union

Salary Range: $49,504.00 to $54,891.20 per year

Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 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 Labourer position assists in maintaining the sidewalks, roadsides and stairways 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 assists in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, roadsides and stairways. In the winter, this position shovels, sands and salts the sidewalks and stairways. In addition, this position ensures that debris
and litter is removed from sidewalks, roadsides and stairways.

The City of Barrie is accepting applications for upcoming full-time Labourer vacancies. The Operations Department is establishing an eligibility list of qualified candidates who will be considered for future casual, 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.

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

Two (2) months of experience working in a municipal work environment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

General knowledge of the 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; truck and equipment safety; safe lifting and handling procedures; collection and disposal procedures for debris, litter and bulky items; WHMIS and Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual
Demonstrated ability to:
- communicate effectively with the general public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
- perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting of objects exceeding 10kg
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and CityWorks
Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties
Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence 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, 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:

Pay Level: Level 1
Yearly Salary: $49,504.00 to $54,891.20
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.80 to $26.39

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.

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