Posting Number: TC**-26-21**

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 18 Months, Union

Salary Range: $71,635.20 to $85,876.60 per year

Posted: Friday, May 1, 2026

**Application Deadline:**Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

Development Services is comprised of several branches. The Department's mission is to guide the growth and development of Barrie towards a vibrant, livable and resilient community through development of a strong policy framework for land use decision making and development review services. The Branches work together to implement provincial policies, address corporate strategic objectives and apply best practices in land use planning, development review, technical design review, active transportation implementation and guide development and growth with full support from professional, technical and administrative support staff. Feedback and interaction with a variety of other Departments within the organization, and gained through public consultation, are key to realizing Council and corporate directions, many of which are initiated and commenced through the development process.

The Planning Services Technical Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the City's development planning functions through advanced technical expertise in spatial data management, municipal addressing, development application tracking, statistical analysis and reporting. This position is the subject matter expert for the Development Services Department's data systems and workflows, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of spatial and tabular data used for planning, policy development, and legislative reporting.

The Planning Services Technical Coordinator administers the City's municipal addressing system, facilitates public and statutory meetings, and leads the creation of maps and data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders. The role also supports enterprise-wide initiatives, including ERP transformation, and contributes to grant reporting, housing statistics, and strategic planning. This role plays a critical part in informing strategic planning decisions, supporting Council's housing, growth and governmental funding objectives, and ensuring compliance with provincial legislation through accurate and timely data reporting.

• Please note: the job description for this position is currently under review and may be subject to change.

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)

• Four (4) year University Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geomatics, Statistics, Data Science/Data Analytics or a related discipline
• Postgraduate specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an asset

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: F

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Three (3) years of previous experience in GIS applications and municipal planning environments
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, mapping, and development application tracking

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Statement
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: MPAC, Teranet, and Statistics Canada data
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Create, manage, and analyze complex data sets and statistics using spreadsheets and data visualization tools and present findings clearly and concisely
  • Pay high attention to detail and ensure data accuracy
  • Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Use discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
  • Work using a collaborative and customer-focused approach
  • Train technical staff
• Intermediate skills include: Change Management; Collaboration; Customer Service; Judgment; Multitasking; Prioritization; Process Mapping; Report Writing; Research; Strategic Thinking; Teamwork; Time Management; Training; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
• Advanced skills include: Analytical; Attention to Detail; Organizational; Problem Solving; Record-keeping; Technical
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Online Meeting Platforms and administration, and online application tracking systems
• Advanced computer literacy using ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap
• Availability to attend evening/weekend meetings or to work outside of designated normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business

• 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 Policyin 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 in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:

• • Pay Level: Level 7 (Under Review)
  • Yearly Salary: $71,635.20 to $85,876.60
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $39.36 to $47.18

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 HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.