Risk Management Inspector

Job Description

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 19Months, Union

Salary Range: $ 69,050.80 to $82,755.40 per year

Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches: Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this Department 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. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including source water protection, climate change strategy, sustainable development strategy, contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Environmental Risk Management and Compliance, the Risk Management Inspector is responsible for performing the statutory duties of an appointed Risk Management Inspector as prescribed under Part IV of the Clean Water Act, 2006. Specifically, this position is responsible for conducting inspections, identifying threats, issuing enforcement orders to ensure compliance, prosecuting business owners for non-compliance, and providing support to and/or participating in the development of Risk Management Plans to address existing and/or future activities where there could be significant drinking water threats. Additionally, this position inputs, tracks, and maintains Source Protection Plan related activities and information utilizing various tracking documents and databases and participates in the preparation of reports to support and ensure compliance with reporting requirements under Part IV of the Clean Water Act. Lastly, this position provides technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding the Source Protection Plan and other branch objectives through the development process and broader education and outreach. Overall, this position plays an integral role in continually safeguarding and protecting the quality and quantity of the City's drinking water to ensure that the residents and businesses of the City of Barrie can enjoy clean and safe drinking water.

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 Applied Science or Engineering, Environmental Technology,Environmental Engineering Technology or a related discipline


• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain the Risk Management Inspector Designation through the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)


• Three (3) 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: Aggregate Resources Act; Conservation Authorities Act; Crown Forest Sustainability Act; Environmental Protection Act; Fisheries Act; Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) Requirements; Mining Act; Nutrient Management Act; Oil, Gas, and Salt Resources Act; Ontario Water Resources Act; Provincial Offences Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Requirements


• Thorough knowledge of the Clean Water Act - Source Water Protection Practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and municipal groundwater supply systems


• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: best management practices; industrial environment management systems; and responsible care and pollution prevention programs


• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  
  
  • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
  
  
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
  
  
  • develop, promote, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
  
  • interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
  
  
  • identify problems, develop and evaluate options and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment and prescribed resources
  
  
  • interpret and analyze data, identify challenges or opportunities, and make recommendations
  
  
  • communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing in a manner that can be understood by others
  
  
  • select and apply suitable mathematical methods to perform various calculations and analysis
  
  
  • set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
  
  
  
  


• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Organizational; Report Writing; Research; Verbal and Written Communication


• Advanced Record-keeping Skills


• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), GIS software, and the Internet

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business


• 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

Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) day remote per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Hours

The normal hours of work are 35hours 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 pay range:

• Yearly Salary: $ 69,050.80 to $82,755.40


• Hourly Pay Rate: $37.94 to $45.47

What We Offer

This position includes extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year 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.

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.