Salary Range: $81,868.80 to $98,134.40per yearPosted: Thursday, September 10, 2026Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 pmThe OpportunityThe 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 City of Barrie Wastewater Operations Branch (WWOB) is responsible for the effective and efficientoperation and maintenance of all wastewater collection and treatment facilities servicing the municipality including a Class IV Treatment Facility and Class I and Class III Wastewater Collection Facilities. The WWOB ensures that the municipal sewage works are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable legislation including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), and the Occupational Health and Safety ACT (OHSA).As a member of the Operations and Maintenance Section, the Operator 1 - Wastewater Collections is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all equipment, processes, and systems associated with the City of Barrie Class I wastewater collections infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance, community health protection, environmental sustainability, and resource conservation. This position acts as the Operator-in-Charge (OIC) for assigned portions of the municipal wastewater collections system and utilizes performance data and instrumentation to monitor, evaluate, adjust, maintain and control the collections system.Our Culture and Qualifications of the JobCorporate 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)Two (2) year College Diploma in Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related disciplineWastewater Collection Class I Licence from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,



Conservation & Parks (MECP)Light Duty Plow with Hopper Competency Certificate OR a Good Roads Snow School CertificateLoader and Skidsteer Operator Training CertificateValid OntarioClass "D" Driver's Licence with a "Z" endorsement in good standingOne (1) year of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position, including:one (1) year of wastewater collection operator experience while holding an Operator-in-Training Wastewater Collections Operator License; andone (1) year of experience with municipal winter roads maintenance and municipal sewage works constructionKnowledge/Skill/AbilityGeneral knowledge of Asset Managment Planning for Municipalities O.Reg 588/17Working knowledge of the following: Occupational Health andSafety Act (OHSA); Ontario Water ResourcesAct (OWRA); Environmental Protection Act (EPA); Lake Simcoe Protection Act (LSPA); O.Reg 129/04 Licensing of Sewage Works Operators; Municipal Wastewater Collection System MECP Environmental Compliance Approvals; Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7; municipal wastewater collection system operation and maintenance; construction and maintenance of municpal linear infrastructure; heavyequipment operation and safetyThorough knowledge of roadway construction traffic safety approaches, and operation of manually controlled heavy construction tools such as compactors, saws,and hammersDemonstrated ability to:perform strenuous work including lifting objects > 20kgseffectively lead and direct an assigned crewoperate assigned heavy equipment and vehiclesperform road infrastructure repairsoperate and maintain manual and motorized hand toolsread and interpret technical drawings and tablesmaintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spentcommunicate effectively with all stakeholders and provide a high standard of customer servicerecognize changes to wastewater characteristics, understand wastewater collection principles, and evaluate/analyze/interpret data and informationwork safely on active roadwaysIntermediate skills include:



Active Listening; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Change Management;Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Leadership; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Public Engagement; Reading Comprehension; Record-keeping; Report-writing; Research; Teamwork; Time Management; Training; Troubleshooting; Verbal Communication; Written CommunicationIntermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook), Internet navigation and information retrieval, SCADA systems control software, E.Ris data historian tool, CMMS/IMS systemsAvailability on a rotational basis to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies, attend evening/weekend meetings or special events, or work outside of designated normal hours per weekConditions of EmploymentValid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence with a "Z" endorsement in positive standingMedical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator*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 InformationHours: The normal hours of work are 40hours per week in accordance with the Collective AgreementWage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026pay range:Yearly Salary: $ 81,868.80 to $98,134.40Hourly Pay Rate: $39.36 to $47.18What We Offer:extended health and dental coveragelife and accident insurancepaid vacation and sick daysshort/long term disability plansOMERS Primary pension planaccess to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passesaccess to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employeesWhy 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.

📌 Operator 1 - Wastewater Collections (Barrie)
🏢 City of Barrie
📍 Barrie