Posting Number: PC-25-46
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $78,915.20 to $94,577.60 per year
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)
Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor Wastewater Operations and Maintenance, the Maintenance Operator Class II - WwTF is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and major rebuild on all mechanical equipment related to the treatment, collection and transmission of wastewater and biosolids treatment, handling and air emissions, including new installations 24hrs a day 365 days a year. Specifically, this position machines, welds and fabricates parts for equipment rebuild/repair, and completes detailed logs and records of work in accordance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position acts as a Wastewater Operator, monitoring treatment and collection processes as assigned. Lastly, this position is comprised of various provincially regulated Trades including but not limited to: Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Tool and Die Machinist, and Plumber. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring that wastewater mechanical equipment is functioning properly and maintained in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturers warranties and design standards. This in turn allows continuous operation of Wastewater plant, equipment and systems in keeping with community health needs and sound asset and risk management practices.
- Please note that the job description for this position is currently under review and may be subject to change.
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)
- Secondary School Diploma
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline;
OR Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certificate of Qualification (720 Hours of In-School Training as outlined by the Ontario College of Trades);
OR Plumber Certificate of Qualification (720 Hours of In-School Training as outlined by the Ontario College of Trades);
OR Tool and Die Certificate of Qualification (720 Hours of In-School Training as outlined by the Ontario College of Trades)
- Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Operator-in-Training (OIT) Licences from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP)
- Eligibility for or willingness to obtain the Gas Technician/Oil Burner Technician
- Eligibility for or willingness to obtain the Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Eligibility for or willingness to obtain an A(R) Z Driver's Licence
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience (beyond 5 year apprenticeship) performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA)
- Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
- Lake Simcoe Protection Act
- Ministry of the Environment
- Ministry of Labour
- Nutrient Management Act (NMA)
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
- Working knowledge and understanding of the following: wastewater treatment and collection MECP Certificates of Approval; health and safety protocols and procedures related to environmental bio-hazards; design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Demonstrated ability to:
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
- work under pressure to meet deadlines or peak period workloads
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time
- run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment
- inspect equipment, systems, or technology; troubleshoot and identify the cause of errors; and generate solutions to correct errors
- identify maintenance requirements of tools, equipment, or systems
- repair equipment, systems, or technology using applicable tools and resources
- select applicable tools, equipment, or resources to complete tasks
- provide information and instruction on how to accomplish a task
- Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the Internet, computerized maintenance management systems, integrated management systems, and SCADA systems
- Basic administrative, written communication record/minute-taking, editing, and formatting skills
- Intermediate organizational, prioritization, multitasking, and time management skills
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class D Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement, in good standing
- Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator
- Must successfully pass the MECP Wastewater Treatment Class 1 Exam within 12 months of hire, and possess the Wastewater Treatment Class 1 license within 18 months 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
Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility, 249 Bradford Street, 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 2025 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 7
- Yearly Salary: $78,915.20 to $94,577.60
- Hourly Pay Rate: $37.94 to $45.47
What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, 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.
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 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.