Civil Operations Co-op Student

Job Details

Temporary, Full-time, up to 8 months, Union. Salary: $22.05 per hour.

Posted:
Thursday, December 18, 2025. Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Posting Number: COOP. Job Type: Co‑op.

The Operations Department is comprised of three branches:
Administration, Parks and Forestry Operations, and Roads, Fleet and Technical Operations. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure and systems, including roadways; rail, winter maintenance; parks and green spaces, including forestry; and maintenance of the corporation’s fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The Technical and Stormwater Operations Section is responsible for the development of operational programs to support the maintenance of City-owned transportation and stormwater infrastructure assets, as well as conducting compliance‑related inspections and investigations that focus on Civil Engineering and Minimum Maintenance Standards.

• Inspecting the work of City contractors related to projects such as asphalt paving, catch basin repairs, maintenance hole repairs, curb and sidewalk replacements, roadside restoration, sidewalk bus stop improvements, park improvements, and stormwater management maintenance.
• Reviewing project contract documents, standard specifications, engineering drawings, provincial standards, and construction safety regulations.
• Liaising and coordinating work schedules with City contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping related to ongoing project activities.
• Using portable GPS equipment to record and document basic engineering and maintenance investigations on existing roads and stormwater infrastructure, which may include culverts, storm drain inlets and outlets, grading, retaining walls, curbs, sidewalks, street signs, guiderails, and fencing.
• Inputting data and other information from the field into the CMMS Work Order management system.
• Data processing and analyses to support project delivery and asset inventory development using Microsoft Excel.
• Investigating and resolving complaints related to municipal services.
• Liasing with the general public in a professional, courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co‑op program, preferably in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related program, and returning to full‑time studies.
• First Aid Certification is considered an asset.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contracts.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work well independently or with others.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), as well as ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*.

Note:

This is a requirement of the position 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.

Work Term: May to December 2026.

Location: Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, including a 30‑minute lunch break.

Wage: $22.05 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…