City of Barrie

Landfill Systems Technologist

Permanent Full-time

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Posting Number: PC-25-24

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range: $78,915.20 to $94,577.60 per year

Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)

Posted: Friday, May 2, 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, May 19, 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 the Supervisor of Waste Disposal, the Landfill Systems Technologist is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and modification of landfill projects, programs, plans, services, and operations. Additionally, this position provides project management and contract administration for same. Monitors and tracks operating performance to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and by-laws. Overall, this position plays an integral role in effectively supporting operations and compliance of the landfill to enable the City of Barrie to minimize its ecological footprint, promote environmental sustainability, and provide members of the community with cost-effective municipal services.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, or related discipline
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) 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: D

Experience

Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities in a regulated operations work environment, including:
- one (1) year of experience assisting with or developing, coordinating, and administering landfill systems and operational plans and programs

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Environmental Assessment Act
Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations or requirements:
- Environmental Protection Act
  - R. R. O. 1990, Reg. 347: General – Waste Management
  - O. Reg. 153/04: Records of Site Condition
- Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MECP) compliance and reporting requirements related to landfill systems and operations in both active and closed landfill sites
- Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MECP) Environmental Certificates of Approval and Permits
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ontario Compost Quality Standards
- Ontario Water Resources Act
  - O. Reg. 225/14: Water Taking
    - Permit to Take Water
- Pesticides Act
- Safe Drinking Water Act
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Weights and Measures Act
- Legislation/regulations related to the operation of active and closed municipal landfill sites
Working knowledge of the principles related to:
- contract administration, budget development/management, and procurement practices
- gas abstraction/flaring plants
- landfill gas collection systems
- landfill operations, including waste disposal, waste receiving, waste processing, waste segregation, waste recovery, yard waste, composting, and household hazardous waste
- landfill waste cell construction, including the installation and maintenance of high-density polyethylene liners, leachate collection, and underdrain systems
- operations within an active and closed landfill site
- quality, risk, and asset management programs and systems
Demonstrated ability to
- conduct research and prepare reports
- develop, promote, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- identify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment, and prescribed resources
- interpret and analyze data; identify challenges or opportunities; and make recommendations
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- create, read, and interpret plans, maps, and technical drawings
- utilize computer and software programs to complete statistical analysis
Intermediate time management, organizational, prioritization, project management, process mapping, interpersonal, verbal communication, customer service, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Intermediate computer literacy utilizing waste management system software
Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), Microsoft Visio, database management systems, computerized maintenance management system software, customer relationship management software, financial system software, and the Internet
Availability, as required, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

Full membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position 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 Center, 272 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 2025 pay range:

Pay Level: Level 7
Yearly Salary: $78,915.20 to $94,577.60
Hourly Pay Rate: $37.94 to $45.47

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive 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.

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