Development and Agreements Coordinator

Posting Number: TC-26-04

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to March 2027, Union

Salary Range: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80 per year

Posted: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Application Deadline:Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Development Services Department 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.

Operating under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Growth and Development, the Development and Agreements Coordinator works directly with planners/file managers to support the processing of development applications, such as official plans and amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans, subdivision and condominium developments, community improvement plans, part lot control, deeming by-laws and others.

The Development and Agreements Coordinator works within legislated timelines as dictated by the Planning Act. The Development and Agreements Coordinator coordinates the preparation and execution of related agreements and by-laws such as subdivision agreements, site plan agreements, rezoning by-laws, holding by-laws, part lot control by-laws and deeming by-laws. This position coordinates the circulation of notices, prepares memos and correspondence as required including notices for publication in the newspaper.

The Development and Agreements Coordinator is responsible for safely and securely managing all financial aspects of development file processing including the receipt of fees, letters of credit, and insurance requirements and coordinates with the Finance Department with the establishment of and monitoring of reserve accounts related to development proceeds.

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 Clerk or Paralegal studies
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain Associate Member status with the Institute of Law Clerks within 1 Year

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

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience working in a legal administration position in a municipal legal department, law firm or similar institution with extensive experience in land development.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Planning Act and the Municipal Act as it relates to planning issues; the Ontario Heritage Act; Provincial Policy Statements/Guidelines on land-use planning matters; other relevant planning-related legislation/regulations/guidelines and contemporary issues; OMB processes; and the Development Charges Act
  • Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards:
• Thorough working knowledge of the Planning Act and Municipal Act as it relates to planning issues, Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial Policy Statements/Guidelines on land-use planning matters, other relevant planning related legislation, regulations, guidelines and contemporary issues, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) processes, Development Charges Act, City policies and by-laws.
• Demonstrated Ability to:
• accommodate deadlines on multiple files
• interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
• exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential/sensitive/controversial information and assure the security of such information/files
• build co-operative/collaborative working relationships, and internal and external alliances
• champion Divisional and Corporate programs/initiatives, and the mission and values of the City
• use standard office equipment, i.e.: photocopier, scanner, fax machine
• Must accommodate statutory and Council deadlines in a self-directed manner.
  • Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Research; Time Management; Written Communication; Public Relations
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Writer, Internet, Treaties, GeoWarehouse. Keyboarding skills of at least 50 wpm.
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

• Please note that this is a requirement of the position 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 Procedure that may allow a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet the 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 2025 pay range:

• • Pay Level: Level 6
• Yearly Salary: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80
• Hourly Pay Rate: $35.16 to $42.14

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.

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