Driver, General Labor, Transportation

Posting Number: CP-26-04

Job Type: Candidate Pool for Future Permanent/Temporary/Casual Full-time Vacancies, Union

Salary Range: $51,896.00 to $62,067.20 per year

Posted:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday, June 24, 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. The Driver position maintains sidewalks, roadsides and roads of the City of Barrie to ensure that citizens and visitors can commute safely.

In the spring, summer and fall, this position maintains and repairs sidewalks, roadsides and stairways. In the winter, it assists in plowing, sanding and salting of sidewalks and roadsides. The position also ensures that debris and litter is removed from sidewalks, roadsides and stairways.

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care. You want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

• Secondary School Diploma

• Six (6) months of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated experience working in a municipal work environment
• Demonstrated experience in municipal construction and maintenance

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: WHMIS and Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual, including the setup of a temporary work zone traffic control;
  Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations and associated protocols required to ensure a safe working environment
• General knowledge of the following principles and standards: municipal construction, maintenance and equipment operations; vehicle and equipment safety; safe lifting and handling procedures; collection and disposal procedures for debris, litter and bulky items
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • conduct sidewalk and road infrastructure repairs
  • operate manual and motorized hand tools
  • perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting of objects exceeding 10kg
  • effectively lead and direct an assigned crew
  • write clear and concise reports
  • maintain accurate records of job materials used and time spent
• Intermediate skills include:
  Customer Service;
  Interpersonal;
  Written Communication
• Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties

• Valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with a “Z” endorsement in good standing, or ability and willingness to obtain within 1 year
• 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.

• Location:
  
  Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours:
  
  The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• Wage:
  This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:
  • Pay Level: Level 2
  • Yearly Salary: $51,896.00 to $62,067.20
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $24.95 to $29.84

Benefit plans and paid vacation may be applicable depending on job type and/or length of employment. All positions will include prorated sick time, 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.