Posting Number: PC-26-24
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $87,859.20 to $105,310.40 per year
Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Recreation Facilities, the Facility Operations Coordinator position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the City of Barrie’s community and recreation centres. Specifically, this position coordinates, prioritizes and assigns daily, specialized, or preventative operational and maintenance tasks; provides guidance and leadership to Recreation Facilities Section staff; and troubleshoots, responds to, and resolves inquiries, issues, or complaints regarding recreation facility operations and maintenance related matters. Overall, this position plays an integral role in coordinating routine maintenance and operational tasks within the City’s community and recreation centres in order to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for recreation programs and activities.
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 Recreation and Leisure, Business Administration, or a related discipline
OR
- Certified Ice Technician (CIT) Designation from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA); and
- Certified Aquatic Technician (CAT) Designation from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA); and
- Certified Building Technician (CBT) Designation from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA); and
- Legal II Course from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
- Refrigeration Operator Class B Certification from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certifications
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined 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/government-news/jobs
- Position Equivalency Code: C
Experience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Health Protection and Promotion Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Occupiers’ Liability Act
Demonstrated ability to:
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
- exert effort to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending forward, stooping, kneeling, crouching or turning
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- work independently with minimal supervision
Intermediate verbal communication, written communication, customer service, teamwork, attention to detail, and time management skills
Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word), integrated facility systems, lighting controls, environmental systems, security systems, computerized maintenance management systems software, and building automation systems
Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby/on-call or emergency response duties
Conditions of Employment
- 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: Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 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 8
- Yearly Salary: $87,859.20 to $105,310.40
- Hourly Pay Rate: $42.24 to $50.63
What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, 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.
