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Water Distribution Technical Foreperson
Permanent Full-Time
- Barrie, Ontario
Posting Number: PN-26-11
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
Salary Range: $91,610.69 to $122,776.99 per year
Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Water Operations Branch is a branch within the Infrastructure Department. The branch’s key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. This includes the repair and maintenance of drinking water treatment systems, water mains, valves, hydrants, residential main shut off valves, repair and replacement and water meters for service billing; the inspection of water mains and services; the installation of Industrial / Commercial / Institutional water services and meters, new home meters and hydrant metered gate valves; the Backflow Prevention Program; the resolution of water quality or water pressure issues/complaints; the maintenance of City standard drawing details for water specifications; and the prevention of infrastructure damage through the locating services for all of the City of Barrie's buried infrastructure in accordance with "One Call" legislation.
Under the general guidance of the Supervisor of Water Distribution Services, the Water Distribution Technical Foreperson provides leadership, technical oversight, and coordination for water distribution projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence. This role supervises staff, manages project delivery, and drives process improvements and innovation in water infrastructure, including strategies for long-term infrastructure renewal. Overall, the Foreperson plays a critical role in advanced troubleshooting and offering expert guidance on complex infrastructure and emerging technologies.
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)
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
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: F
Experience
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Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position, including:
- Two (2) years of demonstrated leadership supervisory experience
- Demonstrated municipal infrastructure experience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, including O. Reg. 169/03, Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards, O. Reg. 170/03, Drinking Water Systems, O. Reg. 128/04, Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts, Drinking Water Works Permits, Municipal Drinking Water Licences, and Procedure for Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario; Ontario Water Resources Act including O. Reg. 225/14, Water Taking and Permit to Take Water; Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- General knowledge of Watermain Disinfection Procedure (MECP)
- Working knowledge of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
- Demonstrated ability to:
- identify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment, and prescribed resources
- interpret and apply policies and procedures and use reason and judgment to develop conclusions or solutions to problems
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- select and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct statistical analysis
- set priorities; meet deadlines, and manage demands
- Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Interpersonal; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Applications, Permits, Licences and Inspections (APLI), GIS, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCad, and the Internet
- Availability to attend evening/weekend meetings or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
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: Surface Water Treatment Plant, 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply
Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 11
- Yearly Salary: $91,610.69 to $122,776.99
- Hourly Pay Rate: $44.04 to $59.03
What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, 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.