Temporary Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

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

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

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

Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

**Application Deadline:**Wednesday, May 27, 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 the City of Barrie towards a vibrant, livable and resilient community through the 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.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Planning and Zoning Enforcement, the Zoning Officer position provides investigation and enforcement services of alleged contraventions of the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, the Municipal Two-Unit House Registration By-law, Municipal Yard Maintenance By-laws, and enforces compliance in accordance with the enabling legislation and departmental policies and procedures. This position also requires general knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code and the Municipal Property Standards By-law, as alleged contraventions of the Zoning By-law generally occur concurrently with violations of the above-mentioned By-laws, thereby requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to enforcement with the Zoning Officer taking the lead. This position, where necessary, provides inspection services to confirm compliance with the same land use By-laws pursuant to applications for the registration of two-unit houses and the licensing of businesses and boarding/lodging/rooming houses.

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)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Law Administration/Enforcement, Urban Planning, or Building Design/Construction

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Experience dealing with property owners to provide education regarding municipal by-law requirements, and working with property owners to find solutions to rectify contraventions of municipal by-laws
• Experience with the enforcement of regulations including appearances in court

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Ontario Building Code, Fire Code and the Municipal Property Standards By-law
• Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Provincial Offences Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Zoning By-laws, the Committee of Adjustment, Property Maintenance By-laws, Development Charges Act, Condominium Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, inspection and enforcement practices
• Thorough knowledge of Site Plan and Subdivision Agreements
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • carry out the duties of the position including the climbing of stairs and ladders and the walking over rough terrain
  • read property surveys, site plans, building elevations, grading plans and floor plans
  • maintain excellent record keeping in a regulatory enforcement capacity with the ability to submit evidence in court
  • observe, record and recall details when conducting investigations and inspections, including at times of frequent interruptions and distractions
  • properly handle confidential/sensitive/controversial information and assure the security of such information/files
• Basic skills include: Attention to Detail; Coaching; Customer Service; Judgment; Mediation; Negotiation; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Professionalism; Public Relations; Reading Comprehension; Record-keeping; Strategic Thinking; Teamwork; Technical; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
• Excellent Interpersonal, Project Management, Research, Analytical and Multi-tasking skills
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Windows-based database software and the Internet, File and Inspection Management Software
• 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
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain the Certified Property Standards Officer (CPSO) Certification from the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO)
• 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
  • 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: 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.