Water Supply and Distribution Co-op Student

**Posting Number**: COOP**-25-06**

**Job Type**:Co-op,**Temporary-Full-time, up to 8 Months, Union**

**Salary Range**:$22.05 per hour**

**Location**:Barrie, ON - Onsite**(see below for more details)

**Posted**:Wednesday, December 18, 2024**

**Application Deadline**:**Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm**

**The Opportunity**

The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.

The City of Barrie is fortunate to have access to two sources of drinking water: groundwater from an aquifer and surface water from Kempenfelt Bay. The City of Barrie is looking for students to work in the Drinking Water System to support the Water Supply and Water Customer Service sections.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the operation and maintenance of the City of Barrie’s Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, and Water Distribution sub-systems - which may include:

- Assist with sampling, testing, or monitoring
- Assist with hydrant flushing, which may include loops, dead ends, transmission main and system flushing
- Assist with monitoring and maintenance associated with remote flush-boxes
- Assist with the inspection, maintenance and cleaning of our water facilities including the Surface Water Treatment Plant, Low-lift Pumping Station, Wells, Reservoirs and Booster Pumping Stations

**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, preferably in Environmental Technology / Technician, and returning to full-time studies
- Must hold valid Operator-in-Training Certificates from the Ministry of the Enviroment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) in Water Distribution & Supply and Water Treatment

**Knowledge/Skill/Ability**
- Ability to work in a high paced and dynamic environment
- Dependable, reliable and able to work well with mínimal supervision
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

**Conditions of Employment**
- Must hold valid Operator-in-Training Certificates from the Ministry of the Enviroment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) in Water Distribution & Supply and Water Treatment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Drivers Licence in good standing
- CSA-approved safety footwear in good condition
- 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 Procedure_. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement._

**Other Important Information**

**Work Term**:May to December 2025 (8 Months)

**Location**: Surface Water Treatment Plant, 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, ON

**Hours**:The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

**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.

**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