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Solid Waste Operations Summer Student
Posting Number: STUDENT-26-13
Job Type: Student, Full-time, Up to 5 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $19.32 to $26.31 per hour
Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 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.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Solid Waste Receiving, the Solid Waste Operations Summer Student position is responsible for supporting the operations of the public drop-off Waste Facilities at the City of Barrie’s Environmental Centre. Specifically, this position is responsible for receiving and ensuring the accurate separation of waste in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations. Additionally, this position provides direct customer service to visitors at the Barrie Landfill Site. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the City’s ability to increase waste diversion among residents and continually meet or exceed waste management standards
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)
- Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary College or University program*
- Valid Ontario Class "G2" Driver's Licence (or greater) in good standing
*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
Experience
- Six (6) months of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of provincial environmental protection legislation and related environmental compliance approvals
- Demonstrated ability to:
- operate various motorized equipment, such as a lift truck and/or utility cart
- exert effort to perform physical tasks, such as standing, stooping, kneeling and crouching frequently
- exert effort lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 30 kg regularly
- Intermediate skills include: customer service, interpersonal, written and oral communication, conflict resolution,organization and record keeping
Conditions of Employment
- 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: May - September 2026
Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
Hours:The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday
Wage: $19.32 to $26.31 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. 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.
Why Barrie?
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.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.