Landfill Systems Technologist
City of Barrie
Application Deadline:
2025-05-19
Date Posted:
2025-05-09
Location:
Barrie, Ontario
Compensation:
$78,915.20 to $94,577.60
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 Supervisor of Waste Disposal, the Landfill Systems Technologist is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and modification of landfill projects, programs, plans, services, and operations. Additionally, this position provides project management and contract administration for same. Monitors and tracks operating performance to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and by-laws. Overall, this position plays an integral role in effectively supporting operations and compliance of the landfill to enable the City of Barrie to minimize its ecological footprint, promote environmental sustainability, and provide members of the community with cost-effective municipal services.
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 Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, or related discipline
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
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
- Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities in a regulated operations work environment, including:
- one (1) year of experience assisting with or developing, coordinating, and administering landfill systems and operational plans and programs
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Environmental Assessment Act
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations or requirements:
- Environmental Protection Act
- R. R. O. 1990, Reg. 347: General – Waste Management
- O. Reg. 153/04: Records of Site Condition
- Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MECP) compliance and reporting requirements related to landfill systems and operations in both active and closed landfill sites
- Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MECP) Environmental Certificates of Approval and Permits
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ontario Compost Quality Standards
- Ontario Water Resources Act
- O. Reg. 225/14: Water Taking
- Permit to Take Water
- O. Reg. 225/14: Water Taking
- Pesticides Act
- Safe Drinking Water Act
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Weights and Measures Act
- Legislation/regulations related to the operation of active and closed municipal landfill sites
- Environmental Protection Act
- Working knowledge of the principles related to:
- contract administration, budget development/management, and procurement practices
- gas abstraction/flaring plants
- landfill gas collection systems
- landfill operations, including waste disposal, waste receiving, waste processing, waste segregation, waste recovery, yard waste, composting, and household hazardous waste
- landfill waste cell construction, including the installation and maintenance of high-density polyethylene liners, leachate collection, and underdrain systems
- operations within an active and closed landfill site
- quality, risk, and asset management programs and systems
- 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, judgment, and prescribed resources
- interpret and analyze data; identify challenges or opportunities; and make recommendations
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- create, read, and interpret plans, maps, and technical drawings
- utilize computer and software programs to complete statistical analysis
- Intermediate time management, organizational, prioritization, project management, process mapping, interpersonal, verbal communication, customer service, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Intermediate computer literacy utilizing waste management system software
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), Microsoft Visio, database management systems, computerized maintenance management system software, customer relationship management software, financial system software, and the Internet
- Availability, as required, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
- Full membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Other Important Information
Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
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 7
- Yearly Salary: $78,915.20 to $94,577.60
- Hourly Pay Rate: $37.94 to $45.47
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.
