Risk Management Inspector
Temporary Full-Time
Apply Now Posting Number : TC -26-12
Job Type : Temporary Full-time, Up to 19 Months, 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)
Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above 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
Experience
Knowledge / Skill / Ability
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
Conditions of Employment
Risk Management Inspector • Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario*