Senior Wastewater Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Number: PC**-25-57**
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $90,521.60 to $108,388.80 per year
Location: Barrie, ON - Hybrid (see below for more details)
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025
**Application Deadline:**Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The City of Barrie 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.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Wastewater Technical Services, the Senior Wastewater Technologist position is responsible for providing program, project, and technical support to the Wastewater Operations Branch. This position collaborates with various Branch sections, City departments, and Regulatory Agencies to develop, coordinate, and/or lead various support services, regulatory compliance programs, procurement initiatives, and safety programs including development of technical content for contracts and administering contracted services to support the City's wastewater assets. This position coordinates, develops, and prepares reports of Branch operating data to comply with annual performance measures and reporting requirements. Furthermore, this position provides technical support of the linear wastewater collection system by reviewing and providing recommendations during the design and construction of capital projects, and by collaborating with WWOB staff on the development and implementation of O&M programs to support safe and efficient operation of the collection system as a whole. This position plays an integral part in ensuring wastewater regulatory compliance and protecting public health.
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)
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Eligibility for and working towards Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training (OIT) Licences from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP)
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
- Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
- Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR), Ontario Water Resources Act, Nutrient Management Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Fisheries Act and Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulation (WSER), Environmental Compliance Approvals, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7 - Temporary Conditions, Lake Simcoe Protection Act and Regulations, Ontario Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Sanitary Sewage Collection System Policies and Design Guidelines
- General knowledge of the following principles and standards: asset management principles and processes, budget and finance concepts, and project management principles and practices
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: design, construction, and operations of municipal linear infrastructure sewage works compliance requirements, industry best-practices and standards, and procurement principles and and practices in a public sector environment
- Demonstrated ability to:
- conduct research and prepare reports
- develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- identify problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgement, and prescribed resources
- interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
- interpret and analyze data, identify challenges or opportunities, and make informed recommendations
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner consistent with Corporate goals, vision, missions, and values
- read and interpret plans, maps, and engineering infrastructure drawings
- select and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct analysis to develop conclusions and/or solve problems
- think and act strategically in a political and community service environment
- Intermediate skills include: Administrative; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Research; Teamwork; Technical; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: GIS desktop software and database management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Microsoft Access, Project and Visio, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Computer Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD), and the internet
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word), CMMS programs (Cityworks, Directline, Megamation)
- Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
-
Full membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
-
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.
Other Important Information
Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility, 249 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario*
- Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policyin place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 9
- Yearly Salary: $90,521.60 to $108,388.80
- Hourly Pay Rate: $43.52 to $52.11
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 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.
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.
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.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
About City of 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.
Senior Wastewater Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Number: PC**-25-57**
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $90,521.60 to $108,388.80 per year
Location: Barrie, ON - Hybrid (see below for more details)
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025
**Application Deadline:**Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The City of Barrie 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.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Wastewater Technical Services, the Senior Wastewater Technologist position is responsible for providing program, project, and technical support to the Wastewater Operations Branch. This position collaborates with various Branch sections, City departments, and Regulatory Agencies to develop, coordinate, and/or lead various support services, regulatory compliance programs, procurement initiatives, and safety programs including development of technical content for contracts and administering contracted services to support the City's wastewater assets. This position coordinates, develops, and prepares reports of Branch operating data to comply with annual performance measures and reporting requirements. Furthermore, this position provides technical support of the linear wastewater collection system by reviewing and providing recommendations during the design and construction of capital projects, and by collaborating with WWOB staff on the development and implementation of O&M programs to support safe and efficient operation of the collection system as a whole. This position plays an integral part in ensuring wastewater regulatory compliance and protecting public health.
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)
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Eligibility for and working towards Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training (OIT) Licences from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP)
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
- Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
- Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR), Ontario Water Resources Act, Nutrient Management Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Fisheries Act and Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulation (WSER), Environmental Compliance Approvals, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7 - Temporary Conditions, Lake Simcoe Protection Act and Regulations, Ontario Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Sanitary Sewage Collection System Policies and Design Guidelines
- General knowledge of the following principles and standards: asset management principles and processes, budget and finance concepts, and project management principles and practices
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: design, construction, and operations of municipal linear infrastructure sewage works compliance requirements, industry best-practices and standards, and procurement principles and and practices in a public sector environment
- Demonstrated ability to:
- conduct research and prepare reports
- develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- identify problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgement, and prescribed resources
- interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
- interpret and analyze data, identify challenges or opportunities, and make informed recommendations
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner consistent with Corporate goals, vision, missions, and values
- read and interpret plans, maps, and engineering infrastructure drawings
- select and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct analysis to develop conclusions and/or solve problems
- think and act strategically in a political and community service environment
- Intermediate skills include: Administrative; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Research; Teamwork; Technical; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: GIS desktop software and database management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Microsoft Access, Project and Visio, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Computer Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD), and the internet
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word), CMMS programs (Cityworks, Directline, Megamation)
- Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
-
Full membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
-
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.
Other Important Information
Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility, 249 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario*
- Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policyin place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 9
- Yearly Salary: $90,521.60 to $108,388.80
- Hourly Pay Rate: $43.52 to $52.11
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 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.
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.
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.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
About City of 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.