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Posting Number:STUDENT-26-08 Job Type: Student,Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Non-Union Salary Range: $19.32 to $26.31 per hour Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Application Deadline:Thursday, February 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch is part of the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. The branch strives to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure through source water protection, climate change adaptation, sustainable development strategies, contaminated lands, the sewer use by-law, spill response, ground and surface water monitoring and investigations, and development reviews. Under the general guidance and direction of Supervisor of Environmental Compliance, the Student Field Technician is responsible for supporting the Senior Environmental Officer and/or Environmental Officer with inspection and sampling duties. Specifically, this position assists Environmental Officers with conducting investigations and other related duties. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting environmental inspecting, monitoring and sampling activities within the City of Barrie. The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks: Environmental Inspecting, Monitoring and Sampling Support Assists Senior Environmental Officer and/or the Environmental Officer with the following: conducting investigations and evaluations of discharges into the natural environment, including the containment of spills performing data collection, sampling and reporting duties to ensure compliance with Certificates of Approval, Environmental Compliance Approvals and Permits to Take Water, and applicable Municipal By-laws such as the Sewer Use, Site Alteration and Waste Management By-laws collecting bacteriological water samples at municipal beaches in accordance with the Ministry of Health Beach Management Protocol on behalf of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit collecting surface water samples as part of the City of Barrie''s Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program supporting the monitoring, inspection, and sampling of storm sewers and sanitary sewers in the City of Barrie conducting investigations of illegally disposed waste operating, maintaining and calibrating various types of sampling equipment Administration Assists with ongoing educational, promotional, advertising and public relations programs and activities Compiles and maintains records of all tests, inspections, and monitoring results Assists with report preparation and documents activities, as required Assists the Senior Environmental Office and/or Environmental Officer with environmental inspections in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional 20% (ICI) sector Performs other duties as assigned or as required in accordance with branch, departmental, divisional and/or corporate objectives Note: All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures, and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition. 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 or is a student in College or University* Standard First Aid Certification Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year Experience Demonstrated experience with field sampling Knowledge/Skill/Ability General knowledge of current environmental industry legislation, regulations and best practices including the following: Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations Clean Water Act Provincial Water Quality Objectives Regulation 347 General knowledge of laboratory and sampling techniques Demonstrated swimming ability Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to perform various tasks such as climbing stairs and ladders, walking over rough terrain and wading in creeks Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects exceeding 10 kg regularly Intermediate oral and written communication skills Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Conditions of Employment Valid Ontario Class ''G'' Driver''s Licence in good standing 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: May - September Months) Location: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Wage: $19.32 to $26.31 per hour What We Offer: This position includes 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. 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. 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.