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Roads Operations Labourer Summer Student
Summer Student - Multiple Vacancies
- Barrie, Ontario
Posting Number: STUDENT-26-14
Job Type: Student, Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $18.08 to $20.98 per hour
Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 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.
Under the general direction of the Driver and Operator 2 - Specialized Vehicle, and reporting to the Roads Operations Foreperson, the Roads Operations Labourer (Student) is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of City roads, walkways, signs, sidewalks, boulevards and drainage infrastructure. Specifically, this position trims vegetation, repairs sod damage, collects litter, and assists with asphalt and drainage infrastructure repairs, and sign installation and repairs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in maintaining attractive and safe public spaces that enhance the quality of life for City of Barrie citizens, visitors, and businesses.
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 Secondary School, College, or University*
Experience
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Six (6) months of cumulative part-time experience or three (3) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
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Demonstrated ability to:
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
- work independently with minimal supervision
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Basic skills include: Active Listening; Attention to Detail; Problem Solving; Teamwork
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Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties
Conditions of Employment
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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
Work Term: May to August 2026
Location: Operations Center, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, with a varying schedule to support business demand
Wage: $18.08 to $20.98 per hour
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.
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.