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Engineering Inspector
Temporary Full-Time (2 Vacancies)
- Barrie, Ontario
Posting Number: TC-26-20
Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 10 Months / 17 Months, Union (2 Vacancies)
Salary Range: $84,676.80 to $101,504.00 per year
Posted: Friday, April 17, 2026
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.
The Engineering Inspector position is responsible for prioritizing and conducting the day-to-day field oversight and inspection of Municipal infrastructure construction and renewal projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that construction work is completed in compliance with Contract Drawings and Contract Documents; Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications; infrastructure policy and design guidelines; applicable City standards, policies, procedures and by-laws; and/or related legislation and regulations.
This position receives, investigates, and advises on the course of action to remedy issues arising from inquiries, requests and/or complaints related to infrastructure construction projects and/or renewal projects. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring that infrastructure construction activities are properly inspected to provide and maintain a level of quality that meets City standards and to extend the lifespan of the City's infrastructure.
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 or a related discipline
- Completion of a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above 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/JobOpps.
- Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
- Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
- Demonstrated experience in the field inspection of civil infrastructure projects including road works, bridge construction, watermain construction, storm construction, sanitary construction and pump stations
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Occupational Health and Safety Act; Municipal Act; Ontario Traffic Manual, Highway Traffic Act, OPS General Conditions, Fisheries Act, Migratory Bird Act, Environmental Protection Act, Clean Water Act
- Working knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards, Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings, and City of Barrie Standards
- Demonstrated ability to:
- build and maintain courteous, effective and cooperative relationships with City Staff, contractors, developers, consultants, utility companies, the general public and other stakeholders
- communicate effectively in written and verbal form
- make sound decisions under tight timelines and high stress situations on construction sites
- promote a high standard of public relations at all times
- maintain proper documentation and work records
- Intermediate skills include: Interpersonal; Organizational; Public Relations
- Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook and Word)
- Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
- 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: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*
*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements
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 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 8
- Yearly Salary: $84,676.80 to $101,504.00
- Hourly Pay Rate: $40.71 to $48.80
What We Offer: Depending on the length of the contract, this position may include extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 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.