Municipal Services
Employment Opportunities
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The following employment opportunities are available with the Municipality of Barrington.
Applications/Resumes may also be submitted in the drop-off box or at the front office during regular working hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
The Municipality is committed to a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please note: All required paperwork must be attached to application to be considered.
| Posting | Title | Closing Date |
| October 30, 2025 |
pdf Customer Service Representative – Recreation Services - Part Time(125 KB) |
November 14, 2025 |
| October 30, 2025 |
pdf Recreation Facility Attendant - Casual Part Time(111 KB) |
November 14, 2025 |
Dog / Animal Control
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If you believe you are dealing with a potential fierce and dangerous dog it is important to call the municipal office as soon as possible. After hours, please call the local RCMP Detachment at 902-637-2325. You may be asked to supply a statement if the dog attacked/threatened you or if you witnessed the incident. Your complaint will be documented, and if applicable, our By-Law Enforcement Officer will be notified, and will do the following:
If the dog is at large (running loose off the owner’s property):
- An Enforcement Officer has the right to pick up the dog and bring to the Pound, located at the SPCA in Yarmouth
- Dog will be held at the Pound for 72 hours
- Every attempt will be made to contact the owner
- Owner will have the opportunity to recover their dog but will be subject to applicable fines
If the dog is no longer at large (loose) and is back on the owner’s property:
- An Enforcement Officer will contact the dog owner, and advise of their responsibility to keep dog from running at large and a copy of the By-Law will be provided.
Building Inspection Department
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The Building Inspection and Development Officer is responsible for:
- All aspects of Building and Demolition, including but not limited to, issuing permits and carrying out required inspections
- Civic Numbering: issuing new civic numbers and maintaining existing ones.
- Fire inspections: protection of life and property through the prevention of fire
- Subdivisions: review and approve subdivisions
- Development and Zoning: ensure that all development and zoning in the Municipality of Barrington meets applicable by-laws
Property inspections are carried out when permits are issued for construction, demolition, or significant building alterations.
David Andrews
Building Inspector/Development Officer/Fire Inspector
Phone: (902) 637-2015 ext. 231
Fax: (902)637-2075
E-mail:
Devan Waybret
Junior Building Inspector
Phone: (902) 637-2015
Fax: (902) 637-2075
E-mail:
Nicole d'Eon
Administrative Assistant to the Building Inspectors
Phone:(902) 637-2015 ext. 230
Fax: (902)637-2075
E-mail:
Please note that municipal planning documents, such as the Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law and Subdivision By-Law, can be found under the "Plans and Strategies" webpage.
(When applying for permits, forms must be obtained from the Building Inspection Dept.)
Waste Collection / Waste Management
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NEW: Two (2) bag system for blue bags: residents are asked to separate paper & boxboard into a separate bag from recyclable containers.
In the Municipality waste is collected weekly. A two-blue bag recycling system is used - one bag for paper products and one bag for containers (glass, plastic and metal). Cardboard can be bundled for collection. Food and other organic waste is collected in a green bin. Residual waste (garbage) is collected in clear transparent bags and/or black bags. Our waste by-law has more information on the municipality's waste collection and disposal rules and regulations.
For residential properties, a maximum of 5 bags (garbage and recyclables) and one green cart can be placed curbside each week. For Industrial, Commericial and Instituional properties, a maximum of 12 bags (garbage and recyclable) and 2 green carts can be placed curbside each week.
Most paints and solvents, waste oil, corrosive cleaners, strong acids and alkalis as well as house and garden pesticides can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot located at our Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Site at 1138 Highway 103. For more information on this, visit the sites webpaage here: Construction and Demolition Disposal Site.
Electronics such as computers, monitors, TV's, printers, telephones, DVD's, stereos, digital cameras, etc. can be taken to Oak Park Bottle Exchange located at 400 Oak Park Road. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For more information their phone number is 902-637-3808. For a complete list please visit Divert Nova Scotia's webpage or phone 1-877-313-7732.
If you have any questions on the proper disposal of items, recycling, or regular pickup, please contact the muniicpal office at 902-637-2015.
Refrigerators and freezers that are 10 years of age and older, between 10 and 25 cubic feet and in working condition are eligible for pickup and rebates from Efficiency Nova Scotia. Non-working appliances do not use electricity and therefore are not eligible for pickup and rebates. To schedule a pickup call 1-888-303-2103. For more information on eligibility, pickup or recycling, please visit the Efficiency Nova Scotia website.
Please Note: 1 bulky item can be placed curbside every week. Bulky items include refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, furniture (expect solid wood furniture - i.e. oak table), mattresses, rugs, etc. Bulky items are collected along with the municipal solid waste on a daily basis.
Collection Schedule
Monday
Yarmouth County Line to Shag Harbour Fire Hall and Brass Hill.
Tuesday
Shag Harbour Fire Hall to and including Sherose Island.
Wednesday
Lower Clarks Harbour, The Hawk, South Side, Clam Point, Stoney Island, North East Point on the Stoney Island Road.
Thursday
West Head, Newellton, Centreville, North East Point on Hwy 330, McGray's Avenue, Sherose Island Causeway to Anthony Estates in Barrington, Factory Hill Road, Oak Park and Riverhead.
Friday
Anthony Estates, Villagedale Road, Baccaro, Port La Tour, and Clyde Areas.
Residual, Recyclable, and Organic Materials are collected every week.
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Search what goes where, the collection schedule or sign up for weekly reminders and service alerts below.
Illegal Dumping
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When irresponsible people choose to dump their waste where it doesn't belong, everyone's quality of life is affected. Rainwater filtering through the garbage has the potential to damage groundwater and fish habitat.
Children and wildlife may be harmed and rats and mosquitoes may be attracted. Trash in the woods and on the beach spoils recreational experiences. These are just some of the negative effects that have resulted from illegal garbage dumps in our municipality.
Illegal dumping is a serious offence punishable by fines and jail time.
Don't let illegal garbage dumping compromise your quality of life! If you see someone dumping garbage where it doesn't belong, please report them to us by calling (902)637-2015 or filling out a report at :https://helpdesk.barringtonmunicipality.com/report