Civil Operations Co-op Student

Job Details Temporary, Full-time, up to 8 months, Union. Salary: $22.05 per hour. Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025. Application deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Posting Number: COOP. Job Type: Co‑op. Opportunity The Operations Department is comprised of three branches: Administration, Parks and Forestry Operations, and Roads, Fleet and Technical Operations. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure and systems, including roadways; rail, winter maintenance; parks and green spaces, including forestry; and maintenance of the corporation’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. The Technical and Stormwater Operations Section is responsible for the development of operational programs to support the maintenance of City-owned transportation and stormwater infrastructure assets, as well as conducting compliance‑related inspections and investigations that focus on Civil Engineering and Minimum Maintenance Standards. Responsibilities Inspecting the work of City contractors related to projects such as asphalt paving, catch basin repairs, maintenance hole repairs, curb and sidewalk replacements, roadside restoration, sidewalk bus stop improvements, park improvements, and stormwater management maintenance. Reviewing project contract documents, standard specifications, engineering drawings, provincial standards, and construction safety regulations. Liaising and coordinating work schedules with City contractors and other project stakeholders. Maintaining accurate record keeping related to ongoing project activities. Using portable GPS equipment to record and document basic engineering and maintenance investigations on existing roads and stormwater infrastructure, which may include culverts, storm drain inlets and outlets, grading, retaining walls, curbs, sidewalks, street signs, guiderails, and fencing. Inputting data and other information from the field into the CMMS Work Order management system. Data processing and analyses to support project delivery and asset inventory development using Microsoft Excel. Investigating and resolving complaints related to municipal services. Liasing with the general public in a professional, courteous manner. Other duties as assigned. 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 Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co‑op program, preferably in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related program, and returning to full‑time studies. First Aid Certification is considered an asset. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contracts. Dependable, reliable, and able to work well independently or with others. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Intermediate to advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), as well as ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Conditions of Employment Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*. Note: This is a requirement of the position 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 to December 2026. Location: Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, including a 30‑minute lunch break. Wage: $22.05 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr