Water Supply & Distribution Co-op Student

Water Supply & Distribution Co-op Student (8 Months)

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to8

Months, Union

Salary Range: $22.05 per hour

Posted:
Monday, January 5, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm

The 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, water mains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.

The City of Barrie has two sources of drinking water: groundwater from an aquifer and surface water from Kempenfelt Bay. We are looking for students to work in the Drinking Water System to support the Water Supply and Water Customer Service sections.

The successful applicant will perform and/or assist with the operation and maintenance of the City of Barrie’s Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, and Water Distribution sub-systems - which may include:

• Assist with sampling, testing, or monitoring
• Assist with hydrant flushing, which may include loops, dead ends, transmission main and system flushing
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance associated with remote flush-boxes
• Assist with the inspection, maintenance and cleaning of our water facilities including the Surface Water Treatment Plant, Low-lift Pumping Station, Wells, Reservoirs and Booster Pumping Stations

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, Service Excellence
, which define how we work together to succeed.

• Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program, preferably in Environmental Technology / Technician, and returning to full-time studies
• Must hold valid Operator-in-Training Certificates from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) in Water Distribution & Supply and Water Treatment

* Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year

Ability to work in a high paced and dynamic environment

Dependable, reliable and able to work well with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Must hold valid Operator-in-Training Certificates from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) in Water Distribution & Supply and Water Treatment

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check *

* Please note that 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 (8 months)

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

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 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and…