Civil Operations Co-op Student

Civil Operations Co-op Student

Co-op Student

Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number: COOP-26-03
Job Type: Co-op,
Temporary-Full-time, up to 8 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 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.

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

Inspecting the work of City contractors related to such projects 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 relating to various 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

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 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

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

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 (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), as well as ArcGIS and Auto CAD

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.