Posting Number: COOP-26-20
Job Type: Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union
Salary Range: $20.04 to $27.30 per hour
Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Revenue, the Revenue Assistant (Co-op) is responsible for supporting the delivery of departmental services and programs, as well as assisting the Revenue Branch with special projects. Specifically, this position distributes incoming mail, performs data entry functions, inputs customer account adjustments and master file changes, and mails arrears notices and registered letters. Additionally, this position scans and saves documents, files documents, and assists with customer service inquiries. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the efficient delivery of revenue services to residents and Staff of the City of Barrie.
The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:
Administrative Support
- Assists staff and the Supervisor with day-to-day administrative functions of the branch, which includes:
- distributing incoming internal and external mail and faxes to correct individuals;
- printing, enveloping, and mailing customer correspondence;
- performing data entry functions and verifying accuracy of entered data
- inputting customer account adjustments and master file changes; and undertaking projects for corporate initiatives, when required.
Customer Service
- Assists the Supervisor in providing information to residents and Departments regarding Revenue services, procedures, and operations
- Receives and responds to questions, inquiries, and requests through various channels of communication such as telephone, e-mail, and in person, which involves referencing the City website, searching the internet, or contacting City Departments.
- Redirects complex questions, inquiries, requests and/or complaints from the general public to the Supervisor or appropriate Staff.
Record and Files Maintenance
- Assists staff and the Supervisor with record management functions, which includes:
- scanning and saving documents to the correct network location; sorting, coding, and filing documents;
- retrieving files in the closed file report and boxing files for transfer to the Records and Information Department;
- preparing, maintaining, and processing records.
- performs other duties as assigned or as required in accordance with branch, departmental, divisional and/or corporate objectives.
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)
- Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program
General knowledge of principles related to office administration
Demonstrated ability to
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal and/or outcome
- interact effectively and courteously with all levels of Staff and contacts in a community/client service environment
Basic attention to detail, administrative, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, time management, oral communication, and written communication skills
Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Conditions of Employment
- 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
Work Term: September to December 2026
Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Wage: $20.04 to $27.30 per hour
What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment 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.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
