Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co-op Student

Position Details

• Posting Number: COOP
• Job Type: Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union
• Salary Range: $20.04 to $27.30 per hour
• Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
• Department: Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
• Work Term: January - April 2027 (4 Months)
• Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Work Location Type: On-Site

The Opportunity

The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance team is part of the City of Barrie's Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. The team works to protect the City's drinking water sources, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and public health through environmental monitoring, compliance, risk management, and enforcement programs. Key areas of work include source water protection, environmental investigations, spill response, groundwater and surface water monitoring, sewer use compliance, contaminated site management, and environmental review of development applications. Working alongside experienced environmental professionals, this position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on field experience supporting programs that help protect and enhance Barrie's environment.

Under the general guidance of the Manager of Environmental Risk Management and Compliance, the Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Co-op Student is responsible for supporting the Risk Management Official and/or Risk Management Inspector(s) with inspections, development review, building permit review and notice issuance, as well as administrative duties.

This position will support the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie’s Source Protection Program, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, and Drinking Water Protection Policy. Overall, this position plays an integral role in continually safeguarding and protecting the quality and quantity of the City's drinking water to ensure that the residents and businesses of the City of Barrie can enjoy clean and safe drinking water.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

• Assist the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector with the implementation and enforcement of the City of Barrie’s Source Water Protection Program
• Assist in reaching out to businesses to schedule inspections, provide relevant materials for review and completion, and support the creation of Risk Management Plans to address existing and/or future significant drinking water threats
• Perform initial review of development files, ensuring proper organization and management of related documents, tasks, and checklists to effectively support development reviewers
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, statistics, and analysis for the Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector
• Assist in the development of Source Water Protection information and training materials for City staff, private businesses, industrial facilities, contractors, consultants, and the public
• Assist in the implementation of the City’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, including incorporating climate adaptation considerations into City plans and policies and the development of education and outreach programs for residents and businesses
• Conduct analysis in ArcGIS and MS Excel, and prepare presentations in MS PowerPoint
• Organize and manage data, as well as electronic and physical files
• Work as a team player within an office environment

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 in Environmental Geoscience, Earth Science, Environmental Technology or Environmental Engineering
• Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary program at a recognized College or University in Environmental Geoscience, Earth Science, Environmental Technology, or Environmental Engineering

Experience

• Demonstrated familiarity with the Clean Water Act, South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, City of Barrie’s Drinking Water Protection Policy, hydrogeology and municipal groundwater resource management

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Strong communication and public relations skills
• Knowledge of municipal groundwater supply systems, water chemistry, and the principles of the Provincial Clean Water Act and associated regulations
• Knowledge of the practices of statistical analysis, data management and GIS
• Availability and willingness to work outside occasionally (including construction sites)
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and GIS (ArcMap)

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Drivers Licence in good standing, with reliable vehicle to use on corporate business (travel reimbursement will be provided)
• CSA-approved safety footwear in good condition
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

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

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 Emplo...