Stormwater Operations Co-op Student

Stormwater Operations Co-op Student

Co-op Student - 4 vacancies

Apply Now Posting Number: COOP-26-02
Job Type: Co-op,
Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union
Salary Range: $22.05 per hour
Posted:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The Opportunity 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 Stormwater Operations component of the Section is responsible for the City’s Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) and associated inspections and compliance activities.

This consist of inspection and maintenance of all stormwater infrastructure including stormwater management facilities, pipes, catch basins, manufactured treatment devices, Low Impact Development, creeks and ditches as well as associated water quality monitoring of these assets. Other duties include investigating complaints and responding to public concerns of related infrastructure, work order and records management, and assisting Roads Operations with the preparation for winter control and rail operation activities.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

Assist with inspections, investigations and evaluations of stormwater, roads and drainage infrastructure;

Assist with ensuring compliance with Environmental Compliance Approvals and other permits (i.e. data collection, sampling and reporting);

Assist with water quality monitoring and infrastructure inspections of stormwater management facilities, Low Impact Development, creeks and ditches remain in accordance with the Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA);

Assist in winter material usage tracking and complete Environment Canada Winter Material Usage Report;

Assist in winter equipment calibration and act as a field liaison for the Branch to actively communicate, monitor and inspect contractor’s work;

Act as a field coordinator in the assigned roads and stormwater related contracts to coordinate with contractors to complete project deliverables;

Operate, maintain and calibrate sampling equipment;

Compile and maintain records of all tests, inspections, and monitoring results;

Prepare reports and accurately document all other activities;

Investigate and resolve complaints related to municipal services;

Inputs data and other information from the field into the Cityworks (our work order management system); and

Conducts Stormwater Management Pond and Watercourse Inspections to ensure continued compliance with the Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval.

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 or is a student in a recognized College or University Co-op program*, preferably in an Environmental Technology/Science or closely related program, and returning to full-time studies

First Aid Certification

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Basic knowledge of construction activities related to stormwater management

Demonstrated field and water quality sampling knowledge and experience

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite as well as ArcGIS and Auto CAD

Dependable, reliable and able to work well with minimal supervision

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class “G” Drivers Licence in good standing

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.