Waste Collection Services Coordinator

Posting Number: TC-26-41

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 6 Months, Union

Salary Range: $36.48 to $43.72 per hour

Posted: Friday, November 6, 2026

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches: Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. The Solid Waste Operations 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.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Waste Collection Services, the Waste Collection Services Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and efficient delivery of municipal solid waste collection services. Specifically, this position ensures the daily execution of curbside collections for the garbage, recyclables, yard waste, and organics waste streams from residential/multi-residential, ICI, and central business sectors. Additionally, this position provides delivery of solid waste collection services to maintain public health and environmental standards in public spaces, parks, sports fields and at special events. Through collaboration with various municipal Sections/Branches/Departments, this position identifies and implements required system modifications to accommodate proper handling and disposal. The Waste Collection Services Coordinator has a key role in ensuring the delivery of an effective customer service program involving multiple modes of communication to ensure customer complaints are addressed and resolved.

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)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in in Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science/Resource Management or a related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience 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); Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act; Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (former Waste Diversion Ontario); Environmental Protection Act, O.Reg. 347 Waste Management; Waste Free Ontario Act; Environmental Assessment Act; Nutrient Management Act; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; City of Barrie By-law 2021-003 Waste Management; MECP and RPRA regulatory and reporting requirements for waste management and waste management systems
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Provincial/Municipal solid waste management; solid waste and recyclables collection systems and methods, including contract management, waste segregation and yard waste collection and processing; household hazardous waste collection and management programs; electronics recycling; customer service excellence principles; web and information materials design; social media; business planning/budgeting and procurement practices in the public sector; and environmental stewardship programs
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
  • multi-task and anticipate/troubleshoot issues/problems quickly and effectively
  • foster and contribute to a positive, productive and service-excellence work environment
  • deal courteously and effectively with all contacts
  • deliver exceptional customer service
  • set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
  • communicate effectively with other staff and participate as an effective team member
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Judgment; Leadership; Organizational; Presentation; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Written Communication
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite including Project and Visio; Social Media; Waste Management software systems, such as Geoware and GPS tracking software, GIS Mapping, and the Internet
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Successful completion of SWANA’s Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems certification exam within six (6) months of hire
• 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: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario*

*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of up to one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 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 6
• Yearly Salary: $66,393.60 to $79,570.40
• Hourly Pay Rate: $36.48 to $43.72

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 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.