Utility SCADA Specialist

Utility SCADA Specialist

Permanent Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : PN -26-05

Job Type : Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Salary Range : $99,842.50 to $133,788.10 per year

Posted : Friday, January 16, 2026 Application Deadline : Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc. The City of Barrie Wastewater Operations Branch is responsible for the proper and efficient operation and maintenance of all wastewater collection and treatment facilities servicing the citizens of Barrie, the largest being a 76 Megalitre per day, Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Branch ensures that all works are performed in accordance with associated legislation and all associated Environmental Compliance Approvals and Certificates of Approval. Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Operational Technology, the Utility SCADA Specialist is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the City's environmental technology controls infrastructure and systems. Specifically, this position administers, develops, and implements wastewater controls by providing design specifications, programming, commissioning, training, and troubleshooting support to Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure maximum availability to the automatic operation and monitoring of the Wastewater Facility, Pumping Stations, and Remote Treatment Systems. This position is key to ensuring that capital upgrades are successfully designed, constructed, and implemented. 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 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

Experience

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Demonstrated ability to : perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values

shift back and forth between multiple activities while maintaining concentration

interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community / client service environment

exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines or while managing multiple or conflicting priorities

enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form

lead, coach, mentor, and support staff

set priorities; meet deadlines; and manage work demands

Conditions of Employment