Waste Collections Co-op Student

Posting Number: COOP-26-24

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range: $21.10 to $28.75 per hour

Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This 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. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site.

The Waste Collections Services Section is responsible for waste collection services and related programs in the City of Barrie including the curbside collection of all waste related materials, multi residential collection services, and various waste collection and management initiatives.

The successful applicant to this position will assist the Solid Waste Operations Branch, Waste Collections Section with performing the following tasks:

• Assist with waste audits.

• Assist with Educational Outreach Events related to responsible waste management practices

• Conduct research and update waste related data.

• Conduct inspections and collects data on public space waste bins.

• Reconcile material type data and reports provided by the curbside collection contract service provider with City of Barrie data.

• Respond, document, and report on issues relating to improper waste disposal and collection contract issues.

• Assist with Multi-Residential waste management programs, including the Organics Program and Front End Garbage Program, which may include lobby display setup and operation, bin deliveries, and the collection and analysis of program performance data.

• Manage inventory of promotional and educational supplies as well as onsite waste and recycling containers.

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 recognized College or University Co-op program

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Self-motivated and work well with a variety of people

• Comfortable working in a high paced and dynamic working environment

• Dependable, reliable and works well with little supervision

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Responsible and professional

• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Conditions of Employment

• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

• Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in good standing, access to a reliable vehicle

• 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

Work Term: January - April 2027

Location: Barrie Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Dr N, Barrie, ON

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage: $21.10 to $28.75 per hour

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.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.