Roads Operations Labourer Summer Student

Job Type: Student, Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Non-Union

Salary Range: $1 8.08 to $20.98 per hour

Posted:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm

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.

Under the general direction of the Driver and Operator 2 - Specialized Vehicle, and reporting to the Roads Operations Foreperson, the Roads Operations Labourer (Student) is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of City roads, walkways, signs, sidewalks, boulevards and drainage infrastructure. Specifically, this position trims vegetation, repairs sod damage, collects litter, and assists with asphalt and drainage infrastructure repairs, and sign installation and repairs.

Overall, this position plays an integral role in maintaining attractive and safe public spaces that enhance the quality of life for City of Barrie citizens, visitors, and businesses.

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)

• Currently enrolled in Secondary School, College, or University *
• 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

Six (6) months of cumulative part-time experience or three (3) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position.

Demonstrated ability to:

• exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
• work independently with minimal supervision

Basic skills include:
Active Listening;
Attention to Detail;
Problem Solving;
Teamwork

Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties.

• 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.

Work Term: May to August 2026

Location: Operations Center, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, with a varying schedule to support business demand

Wage: $18.08 to $20.98 per hour

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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