Job Description
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Posting Number: TN-26-05
Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 16 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59 per year
Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Infrastructure and Growth Management & Development Departments work together to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain Barrie’s essential municipal infrastructure while guiding sustainable growth and development. Their responsibilities include water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater facilities, and other critical infrastructure, as well as land use planning, development and technical design review, and active transportation initiatives. Through collaboration with other City departments, stakeholders, and the public, they implement provincial policies, corporate strategic objectives, and best practices to support a vibrant, livable, and resilient community.
Under the general guidance and direction of the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and the Executive Director of Development Services, the Supervisor of Administrative Services (IGM & Development) oversees the Administrative Section within departments (specifically: Development Services, Infrastructure,Corporate Asset Management and occasional support for Economic and Creative Development). This position also provides confidential and non-confidential executive-level administrative support for two EMT members; the General Manager (IGM) and the Executive Director of Development Services.
The Supervisor of Administrative Services (IGM & Development) is responsible for contributing to key strategic divisional and departmental initiatives while overseeing and supporting administration, business analysis and continuous improvement activities. This position coordinates initiatives and integrates divisional communications with corporate strategic directives to the administrative branch. This position is also responsible for coordinating and assigning day-to-day operational tasks and projects. This position manages and oversees the functional administrative responsibilities to ensure the standardization and consistent delivery of administrative support services across the Division through the development, review, and updating of policies, procedures, processes, and practices; manages, coordinates, and oversees the delivery of Division administrative support services. This position also assists in managing the Division's Administrative Resource Sharing Program. This position provides directional administrative and business support involving, but not limited to, support on customer service-related matters, supervising the administrative staff daily tasks and functions, monitoring and trouble-shooting escalated financial reconciliations/issues related to Budgetary decisions and Purchase Order management, oversees and monitors payroll processes, and this position provides assistance/direction with the overall maintenance of electronic and hardcopy records.
Additionally, this position assists with policy/procedure development and service delivery reviews. This position plays an integral role in providing support for the Division to enable comprehensive and consistent delivery of services to City of Barrie residents, customers and general staff/resources.This position provides quick, solution focused answers to problems and provides backup support to the other non-union staff members within the Administrative Branch and IGM Division. Overall, this positions plays an integral role in providing executive-level administrative support and overseeing the consistent delivery of Division administrative support services to enable the comprehensive delivery of services for the City of Barrie.
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)
Three (3) year College Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, or related discipline
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/JobOpps.
Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
One (1) year experience providing administrative and clerical support to senior/executive level officials and elected/appointed officials
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations and requirements:
Employee Standards Act; • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA);
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MIFIPPA);
Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA);
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA);
Waste Diversion Regulations;
MECP terms and reports including ECAs (Environmental Certificates of Approval) and Operator licensing;
Environmental Protection Act (EPA); and
Environment Assessment Act (EAA)
Working knowledge of the following:
municipal, regional, provincial and federal government services, programs, and initiatives
supervsiory principles, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration
Working knowledge of the following:
customer service and public relations principles, standards and techniques
administrative, clerical, and payroll processes and procedures, records management practices, computer literacy utilizing ERP software, procurement practices, budgeting practices, and general office equipment operation
cash handling and management practices
Demonstrated ability to:
lead, coach, mentor and support staff while building cohesive and motivated teams
align and monitor Section programs and services with department, division, and corporate goals, objectives and initiatives
develop, promote and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
effectively allocate budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of Section work activities, goals, and objectives
exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting priorities
maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
deal with difficult customers; diffuse emotionally-charged situations; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
work independently, or work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communication skills
Intermediate analytical, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills
Advanced computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Visio and the Internet
Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week.
Conditions of Employment
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement
Other Important Information
Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*
Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply
Wage: This is a temporary full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:
Pay Level: Level 12
Yearly Salary: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59
Hourly Pay Rate: $49.80 to $66.73
What We Offer: This position includes extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Why Barrie?
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing [email protected].
Posting Number: TN-26-05
Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 16 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59 per year
Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Infrastructure and Growth Management & Development Departments work together to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain Barrie’s essential municipal infrastructure while guiding sustainable growth and development. Their responsibilities include water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater facilities, and other critical infrastructure, as well as land use planning, development and technical design review, and active transportation initiatives. Through collaboration with other City departments, stakeholders, and the public, they implement provincial policies, corporate strategic objectives, and best practices to support a vibrant, livable, and resilient community.
Under the general guidance and direction of the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and the Executive Director of Development Services, the Supervisor of Administrative Services (IGM & Development) oversees the Administrative Section within departments (specifically: Development Services, Infrastructure,Corporate Asset Management and occasional support for Economic and Creative Development). This position also provides confidential and non-confidential executive-level administrative support for two EMT members; the General Manager (IGM) and the Executive Director of Development Services.
The Supervisor of Administrative Services (IGM & Development) is responsible for contributing to key strategic divisional and departmental initiatives while overseeing and supporting administration, business analysis and continuous improvement activities. This position coordinates initiatives and integrates divisional communications with corporate strategic directives to the administrative branch. This position is also responsible for coordinating and assigning day-to-day operational tasks and projects. This position manages and oversees the functional administrative responsibilities to ensure the standardization and consistent delivery of administrative support services across the Division through the development, review, and updating of policies, procedures, processes, and practices; manages, coordinates, and oversees the delivery of Division administrative support services. This position also assists in managing the Division's Administrative Resource Sharing Program. This position provides directional administrative and business support involving, but not limited to, support on customer service-related matters, supervising the administrative staff daily tasks and functions, monitoring and trouble-shooting escalated financial reconciliations/issues related to Budgetary decisions and Purchase Order management, oversees and monitors payroll processes, and this position provides assistance/direction with the overall maintenance of electronic and hardcopy records.
Additionally, this position assists with policy/procedure development and service delivery reviews. This position plays an integral role in providing support for the Division to enable comprehensive and consistent delivery of services to City of Barrie residents, customers and general staff/resources.This position provides quick, solution focused answers to problems and provides backup support to the other non-union staff members within the Administrative Branch and IGM Division. Overall, this positions plays an integral role in providing executive-level administrative support and overseeing the consistent delivery of Division administrative support services to enable the comprehensive delivery of services for the City of Barrie.
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)
Three (3) year College Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, or related discipline
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/JobOpps.
Position Equivalency Code: D
Experience
Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
One (1) year experience providing administrative and clerical support to senior/executive level officials and elected/appointed officials
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations and requirements:
Employee Standards Act; • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA);
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MIFIPPA);
Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA);
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA);
Waste Diversion Regulations;
MECP terms and reports including ECAs (Environmental Certificates of Approval) and Operator licensing;
Environmental Protection Act (EPA); and
Environment Assessment Act (EAA)
Working knowledge of the following:
municipal, regional, provincial and federal government services, programs, and initiatives
supervsiory principles, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration
Working knowledge of the following:
customer service and public relations principles, standards and techniques
administrative, clerical, and payroll processes and procedures, records management practices, computer literacy utilizing ERP software, procurement practices, budgeting practices, and general office equipment operation
cash handling and management practices
Demonstrated ability to:
lead, coach, mentor and support staff while building cohesive and motivated teams
align and monitor Section programs and services with department, division, and corporate goals, objectives and initiatives
develop, promote and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
effectively allocate budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of Section work activities, goals, and objectives
exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting priorities
maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
deal with difficult customers; diffuse emotionally-charged situations; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
work independently, or work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communication skills
Intermediate analytical, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills
Advanced computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Visio and the Internet
Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week.
Conditions of Employment
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement
Other Important Information
Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*
Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply
Wage: This is a temporary full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:
Pay Level: Level 12
Yearly Salary: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59
Hourly Pay Rate: $49.80 to $66.73
What We Offer: This position includes extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Why Barrie?
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing [email protected].
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