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Administrative Co-op StudentCity of Barrie • Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
Administrative Co-op Student

Administrative Co-op Student

City of Barrie • Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Administrative Co-op Student

Co-op Student

  • Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : COOP -26-13

Job Type : Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range : $17.60 to $23.82 per hour

Posted :  Monday, January 19, 2026 Application Deadline : Monday, February 2, 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. Reporting to the Supervisor, Administrative Services, the Administration Co-op Student is responsible for supporting the delivery of departmental services and programs and providing courteous and timely customer service. Specifically, this position assists with responding to public inquiries and complaints, general administration within the department and maintaining departmental files. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the efficient delivery of customer service of the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability department. The successful applicant to this position will perform and / or assist with the following tasks :

  • Assisting the Technical Admin Support Specialist with providing information to other departments and the general public regarding Solid Waste & Technical Operations services, procedures and operations
  • Responding to inquiries, requests and / or complaints via email, over the phone and in-person, which may include referencing the City website, searching the internet, or contacting other departments for information, as well as redirecting complex questions or complaints to the appropriate staff
  • Updating database software for green bin deliveries, which involves collecting accurate and complete information from residents and / or employees
  • Assisting with day-to-day administrative functions, such as preparing, formatting and distributing documents and correspondence, room bookings, mail distribution and courier services, data entry, processing invoices and updating employee contact information within the department
  • Assisting with Records Management functions including scanning and saving files into the correct locations, retrieving and boxing inactive files, preparing and processing records, and responding to FOI requests
  • Ensuring visitors / contractors sign in and wear appropriate PPE
  • Assisting with other duties as assigned or as required in accordance with branch, departmental, divisional and / or corporate objectives
  • 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
  • Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary program at a recognized College or University in Business, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • Experience

  • Six (6) months of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
  • Knowledge / Skill / Ability

  • Working knowledge of principles related to customer service and administration
  • Intermediate customer service, attention to detail, administrative, oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
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    Administrative Coop Student • Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario

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