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City of Barrie

Solid Waste Operations Co-op Student

Barrie, ON, Canada

Internship

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Job type: Internship
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Posting Number: COOP-26-23

Job Type: Co-op, Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range: $21.10 to $28.75 per hour

Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 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.

The Waste Disposal Section is responsible for ensuring the safe handling and management of solid waste in accordance with applicable legislative requirements and the effective operation of engineered control systems.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

Ensuring compliance with the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for the City of Barrie Landfill Site
Performing daily, weekly and monthly site inspections and data collection in accordance with the ECA, providing reports of findings to the Landfill Systems Technologist and the Supervisor of Waste Disposal, and assisting with necessary corrective actions
Coordinating various projects within the scope of Solid Waste Operations to assist with site operations, obtain greater waste diversion, or assist with conducting waste audits and daily bin contamination assessments
Conducting inspections of Purge Well and Leachate Collection engineered control systems, collecting field data via Cityworks application, obtaining water level readings in conjunction with downloading system flow from dataloggers
Assisting in the data collection and compilation of monthly key performance indicators (KPIs), statistical reports and graphs, waste tonnages, diversion rates, compaction hours, and equipment maintenance records
Support the management of the City’s Leaf and Yard Waste compost program through inspection for contamination in feedstock, sample collection, and temperature and moisture reading data collection
Maintaining all data collection relating to the Leaf and Yard Waste compost program and weekly tonnage reports
Maintaining the Solid Waste Operations equipment maintenance records and required operating hours, notifying the Landfill Systems Technologist when preventative and reactive maintenance and/or repairs are required
Calibrating and maintaining field sampling equipment
Assist with keeping accurate inventory of field supplies and, if required, acquiring needed supplies to maintain inventory
Performing property maintenance duties including litter collection, tree planning and watering, washing vehicles, cleaning workspaces, snow removal and painting
Maintaining hard copies and electronic files associated with the ECA including filing and file creation
Assisting with the compilation and updating of various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Assisting, when required, with performing duties associated with the operation of the Waste and Recycling Depot and Scalehouse
Conducting various research assignments and presenting information in a clear and logical manner
Utilizing Cityworks application to perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all Environmental Monitoring Systems in accordance with the ECA
Other duties as assigned

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 a recognized College or University Co-op program
Preference will be given to students enrolled in Environmental or Civil Engineering programs

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Be a well-organized self-starter with the ability to work well without close supervision
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Dependable, reliable, responsible and professional
Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Knowledge of Waste Management and Waste Diversion methodologies considered an asset

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in good standing
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Steel-toed safety footwear in good condition, minimum 6”
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: January - April 2027 (4 Months)

Location: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage: $21.10 to $28.75 per hour

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment 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.

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.

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Responsibilities

Support landfill and solid waste operations by conducting environmental compliance inspections, collecting and reporting field data, and assisting with corrective actions and operational projects. Maintain records and equipment information, support composting and waste diversion programs, and assist with depot, scalehouse, and site maintenance duties.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized college or university co-op program; preference is given to students in Environmental or Civil Engineering. Candidates should be organized, dependable, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and have strong communication and computer skills; a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, willingness to work some evenings and weekends, steel-toed footwear, and a satisfactory criminal record check are required.

Skills

Environmental Compliance
Site Inspections
Field Data Collection
Waste Diversion
Waste Auditing
Water Monitoring
Composting
Data Analysis and Reporting
Equipment Maintenance Records
Field Equipment Calibration
Standard Operating Procedures
Research and Presentation
Written and Oral Communication
Organization
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Cityworks

Benefits

Optional OMERS Primary Pension Plan Enrollment
Prorated Paid Sick Time
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Discounted City Fitness Memberships
Discounted Transit Passes
Perkopolis Discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Solid Waste Operations
Landfill Operations
Environmental Compliance Approval
Permit to Take Water
Environmental Monitoring
Site Inspections
Waste Diversion
Waste Audits
Contamination Assessments
Purge Wells
Leachate Collection Systems
Water Level Readings
Dataloggers
Key Performance Indicators
Waste Tonnages
Diversion Rates
Compaction
Leaf and Yard Waste Composting
Feedstock Contamination
Equipment Maintenance
Field Sampling Equipment
Standard Operating Procedures
Cityworks
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Teams
Waste and Recycling Depot
Scalehouse

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