Environmental Field Technician Co-op Student

Environmental Field Technician Co-op Student

Co-op Student

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : COOP -25-22

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

Posted :  Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Application Deadline : Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Branch is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This branch develops, monitors, and manages processes that minimize divisional business risk - this includes process development, improvement, data management and benchmarking. They also strive 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. They also develop and minimize strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, which includes 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 Environmental Field Technician Co-op Student is responsible for supporting the Senior Environmental Officers, Environmental Officers and Environmental Field Technician with inspection and sampling duties. 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)

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

General knowledge of current environmental industry legislation, regulations and best practices including the following :

Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations

Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations

Clean Water Act

Provincial Water Quality Objectives

Regulation 347

Conditions of Employment