Posting Number: CN**-26-05**

Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 10 Months, Non-Union

Salary Range: $30.70 to $36.76 per hour

Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

**Application Deadline:**Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1****1:59 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 general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Solid Waste Receiving, the Scalehouse Attendant (PT) position is responsible for providing front-line support to customers who intend to dispose of various waste types at the Barrie Landfill. This position provides effective front line customer service through daily scale house activities at the Barrie Landfill Site. This position 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. The Scalehouse Attendant (PT) also 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, this position 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 Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: B

Experience

• Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated experience with cash handling, customer service and basic accounting principles

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 the 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 the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel); weigh scale software (preferred GEOWARE); and the internet
• 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.

Other Important Information

Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand

Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2026 pay range:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $30.70 to $36.76

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the 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.