Water Distribution Services Project Operator

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time
• Salary Range: $87,859.20 to $105,310.40 per year
• Posting Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Location: Surface Water Treatment Plant, 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, Ontario
• Department: Infrastructure
• Pay Level: Level 8

The Opportunity

The Water Operations Branch is a branch within the Infrastructure Department. The branch’s key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems, including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. This includes the repair and maintenance of drinking water treatment systems, water mains, valves, hydrants, and residential main shut-off valves; the repair and replacement of water meters used for service billing; the inspection of water mains and services; the installation of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) water services and meters, new home meters, and hydrant-metered gate valves; the administration of the Backflow Prevention Program; the resolution of water quality or water pressure issues and complaints; the maintenance of City standard drawing details for water specifications; and the prevention of infrastructure damage through locating services for all of the City of Barrie’s buried infrastructure in accordance with “One Call” legislation.

The Water Distribution Services Project Operator is responsible for managing specific projects and programs related to the maintenance of the water distribution system from treatment facilities to the property line within the City. Projects include, but are not limited to, the annual System Swabbing Program, Air Valve Program, and main breaks on transmission mains, as well as associated design review and contract administration functions. This position acts as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Water Distribution subsystem on a rotating schedule and acts as the Water Distribution Services Foreperson, as assigned.

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)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician or Environmental Engineering Technician
• Valid Water Distribution Class III Certificate and/or Water Distribution and Supply Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing

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

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated experience with an emphasis on operations and maintenance of a drinking water distribution system, including two (2) years of experience as an Operator-in-Charge (OIC)
• Demonstrated project management experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Ontario Drinking Water Regulations and Standards; Drinking Water Works Permit / Permit to Take Water; Safe Drinking Water Act; Municipal Drinking Water License; the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard; American Water Works Standards; Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario and Ontario Water Resources Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and WHMIS
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and create drawings and plans; lift and carry heavy objects on a daily basis
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet Explorer

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain a 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.

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’ 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; ...