Small Business Centre Coordinator

Small Business Centre Coordinator Permanent Full-Time Barrie, Ontario Apply Now Posting Number: PC-26-01 Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union Salary Range: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80 per year Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025 Application Deadline:Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Economic and Creative Development Department is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This department is responsible for the attraction and facilitation of new business investment, and helping employers access the business opportunities of the area. They encourage and promote the creation of new Barrie-based enterprises, including start-ups and small business services. They also support the retention, growth, and expansion of the City's existing businesses. This includes bringing stakeholders together on strategic programs. The Small Business Centre is a partnership between the City of Barrie and the Province of Ontario delivering a wealth of small business support services to current and aspiring entrepreneurs through the pre-start up to growth stages of business development. Reporting to the Manager of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Small Business Centre Coordinator supports the delivery of programs and services provided under the service contract with the Province of Ontario, including consulting services to individuals and groups who are investigating starting a small business, in the start-up process of a new venture, or currently in business less than 5 years, as well as the delivery of the Starter Company and Summer Company programs, and associated events and seminars of the Centre. Additionally, this position promotes entrepreneurial programs and services, and coordinates the delivery of these programs to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. 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 or a related discipline 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: D Experience  Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position Knowledge/Skill/Ability  Knowledge and experience in developing business plans General knowledge of regulatory requirements for business start-ups in Ontario Program administration skills to deliver programs within set timelines and budgetary constraints while achieving outcomes Demonstrated ability to: Interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment think and act responsibly in a political and community-based business service environment establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide superior customer service maintain a high standard of public relations at all times Intermediate skills include: verbal and written communication, presentation, customer service, interpersonal Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Sharepoint, MS Teams and the ability to skillfully manage database information related to client data management Conditions of Employment Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to 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.