ROWA Inspector Co-op Student

ROWA Inspector Co-op Student

Co-op Student - 2 vacancies

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : COOP -26-08

Job Type : Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 8 Months, Union

Salary Range : $17.52 to $23.82 per hour Posted :  Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Application Deadline : Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Traffic Services Branch is a branch within the Development Services Department. This branch is responsible for traffic administration, roadway illumination, roadway traffic signage, project signing, traffic control signals, pavement markings, traffic safety and guide rails and railway crossing maintenance. This branch also administers the annual traffic calming program (i.e., speed cushions), and reviews the collision database for all reported collisions in Barrie. In addition to traffic duties, this branch is also responsible for all Right-of-Way activities, including issuing municipal consents and Right-of-Way Activity permits, conducting Right-of-Way Activity inspections where required, and taking charge of the City's Graffiti Abatement Program. The Corporation of the City of Barrie has a work experience placement opportunity for two (2) students currently enrolled in an Advanced College Program to assist in the Traffic Services Branch of the Development and Traffic Services Department. The Traffic Services Branch of the Development and Traffic Services Department is responsible for the approval of work within the right of way, to ensure all work is completed to city standards and insured for damages within the City of Barrie.

The work will include the review of permits, various inspections related to contractor, homeowner, developer projects (driveway widenings, landscaping, utility relocations, sanitary lateral repairs etc) as they relate to general right of way activities on City of Barrie property. The successful applicant to this position will perform and / or assist with the following tasks :

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)

Basic understanding of municipal infrastructure, including sewers and roads

Basic engineering, survey and drafting skills

Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCad

Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Willing to work outside

Well-organized self-starter with the ability to work well without close supervision

Conditions of Employment