Environmental Sustainability Co-op Student

Job Type: Co-op, T emporary Full-time, Up to 4-8 Months, Union

Salary Range: $21.10 to $28.75per hour

Posted: Friday, October 30, 2026

Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This branch 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. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site.

The Environmental Sustainabilty Co-op Student reports to the Environmental Sustainability Specialist and Environmental Sustainability Engagement Sepcialist. The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

- Assisting with promotion, education and outreach related to waste diversion and the circular economy
- Assisting with waste management and diversion programs, including the pilot programs, audits, and the collection and analysis of program performance data
- Conducting research and updating waste reduction and diversion related data
- Supporting development review process associated with municipal waste collection services
- Providing administrative support for environmental sustainability programs and initiatives
- Organizing and participating in internal and external stakeholder meetings and events




- Investigating and responding to public enquiries and complaints by phone, email or in person; maintains effective and co-operative liaison, and exchanges information with other staff, municipalities, government agencies, developers, consultants, contractors, etc., as required; and deals with the public in a courteous and efficient manner to promote a high standard of public relations at all times
- Performing other tasks as required

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

- Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program (prefence is given to students in a Environmental program)
- Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary education program at a recognized College or University

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

- Geneal understanding and willingness to learn more about Barrie's waste management by-law (Waste By-Law),



Circular Economy Framework (CEF) and Sustainable Waste Management Strategy (SWMS)
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Outgoing and comfortable interacting with the public at various community events and outreach activities
- Comfortable working in a fast and agile working environment
- Dependable, reliable and works well with little supervision
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Responsible and professional
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Availability and willingness to work some weekends

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in a good standing and access to a reliable vihicle
- 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/September 2027

Location

City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario *

Hours

The normal hours of work are 35hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage

$21.10 to $28.75per 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 th

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