Scalehouse Attendant

Scalehouse Attendant Casual Full-Time Barrie, Ontario Apply Now Posting Number: CC-26-05 Job Type: Casual Full-time, Up to 10 Months, Union Salary Range: $29.59 to $35.43 per hour Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 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. Under the guidance of the Supervisor of Solid Waste Receiving, the Scalehouse Attendant position operates as the first point of contact for customers who intend to dispose of waste at the Barrie Landfill. This position provides effective front line customer service through daily scale house activities at the Barrie Landfill Site. The Scalehouse Attendant operates electronic weigh scales in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, screens inbound waste for compliance with the Landfill Site Environmental Compliance Approval and collects associated user fees in accordance with the Municipal Fees By-law. This position uses customized computer software that integrates with the weigh scales to calculate disposal fees, create transaction records, produce daily cash reconciliation records, and track waste transfers in accordance with Provincial legislation. Finally, the Scalehouse Attendant provides customers with information regarding the operation of the Landfill Site and the municipal waste management system and assists with the resolution of customer services issues. 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) One (1) year College Certificate in Business Administration or Environmental Technology Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs Position Equivalency Code: B Experience  One (1) year of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position  Demonstrated experience in cash handling, customer service and basic accounting principles Demonstrated experience operating computerized weigh scales Knowledge/Skill/Ability  General knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Environmental Compliance Approval issued to the Barrie Landfill; Weights and Measures Act; City of Barrie Fees By-Law; Waste Management Legislation, including EPA Reg. 347 Working knowledge of the City of Barrie's Curbside Waste Collection Program and Policies; Extended Producer Programs under Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act Demonstrated ability to: utilize conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult clients utilize mathematical skills for cash handling and cash reconciliation communicate effectively through in-person interactions, phone conversations and digital communication conduct inspections and determine if there are issues of non-compliance based on established standards observe priorities, meet deadlines and manage workload demands deal with difficult customers, diffuse emotionally-charged situations, and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner Intermediate skills include: Customer Service; Interpersonal; Organizational; Record-keeping; Verbal and Written Communication Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), the Internet, and Geoware weigh scale software Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays 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.