Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 6Months, Union

Salary Range: $36.48 to $43.72per hour

Posted: Friday, November 6, 2026

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 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. The Solid Waste Operations 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.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Waste Collection Services, the Waste Collection Services Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and efficient delivery of municipal solid waste collection services. Specifically, this position ensures the daily execution of curbside collections for the garbage, recyclables, yard waste, and organics waste streams from residential/multi-residential, ICI, and central business sectors. Additionally, this position provides delivery of solid waste collection services to maintain public health and environmental standards in public spaces, parks, sports fields and at special events. Through collaboration with various municipal Sections/Branches/Departments, this position identifies and implements required system modifications to accommodate proper handling and disposal. The Waste Collection Services Coordinator has a key role in ensuring the delivery of an effective customer service program involving multiple modes of communication to ensure customer complaints are addressed and resolved.





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 in Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science/Resource Management or a related discipline
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in valuable standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
- Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA); Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act; Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (former Waste Diversion Ontario); Environmental Protection Act, O.Reg.



347 Waste Management; Waste Free Ontario Act; Environmental Assessment Act; Nutrient Management Act; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; City of Barrie By-law 2021-003 Waste Management; MECP and RPRA regulatory and reporting requirements for waste management and waste management systems
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Provincial/Municipal solid waste management; solid waste and recyclables collection systems and methods, including contract management, waste segregation and yard waste collection and processing; household hazardous waste collection and management programs; electronics recycling; customer service excellence principles; web and information materials design; social media; business planning/budgeting and procurement practices in the public sector; and environmental stewardship programs
- Demonstrated ability to:
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
- multi-task and anticipate/troubleshoot issues/problems quickly and effectively
- foster and contribute to a positive, productive and service-excellence work environment
- deal courteously and effectively with all contacts
- deliver exceptional customer service
- set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
- communicate effectively with other staff and participate as an effective team member

- Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Judgment; Leadership; Organizational; Presentation; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite including Project and Visio; Social Media; Waste Management software systems such as Geoware and GPS tracking software, G

📌 Waste Collection Services Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 City of Barrie
📍 Canada