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Environmental Field Technician (PT)
Temporary Part-time
Posting Number: TN-25-09
Job Type: Temporary Part-time, Up to 3 Years, Non-Union
Salary Range: $24.61 to $33.38 per hour
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)
Posted: Friday, March 28, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches: Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including Source Water Protection, Climate change strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy, Contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This Department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.
Under the general guidance and direction of Manager of Environmental Risk Management and Compliance, the Environmental Field Technician (PT) position is responsible for supporting the Environmental Officer with inspection and sampling duties. Specifically, this position conducts inspections of waste and wastewater streams at commercial, industrial and institutional facilities; assists with the monitoring of groundwater and surface water quality; and participates in various environmental monitoring activities including the collection of surface water, groundwater, wastewater and soil samples. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting environmental inspecting, monitoring and sampling activities within the City of Barrie.
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)
- Two (2) year College Diploma, Environmental Technician or related discipline
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: C
Experience
- Eight (8) months of cumulative part-time experience or four (4) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator, within two (2) months of hire
- General knowledge of road infrastructure maps including structural systems, plumbing systems, sewers, creeks, watershed boundaries and lot grading
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Working knowledge of current environmental industry legislation, regulations and best practices including the following:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations
- Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations
- Clean Water Act
- Provincial Water Quality Objectives
- Regulation 347
- Working knowledge of laboratory and sampling techniques
- Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to perform various tasks such as climbing stairs and ladders, walking over rough terrain and wading in creeks
- Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects exceeding 10 kg regularly
- Intermediate report writing, statistical analysis, organization, interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication and record-keeping skills
- Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to carry out the physical duties of the position which include climbing stairs and ladders, walking over rough terrain and wading in creeks
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: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, ON
Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.
Wage: This is a temporary part-time non-union position with the following 2024 pay range:
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Hourly Pay Rate: $24.61 to $33.38
What We Offer: This position includes 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.