Business Development Officer

Posting Number: TC-26-03 Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 2 Years, Union Salary Range: $84,211.40 to $100,937.20 per year Application Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Economic Development Department, within the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division, drives the attraction and facilitation of new business investment and supports the retention and growth of existing employers. The department also encourages and promotes the creation of new Barrie‑based enterprises, including start‑ups and small businesses. The Business Development Officer strengthens Barrie’s employment base and non‑residential tax base by attracting and relocating new businesses and enabling the expansion of existing ones. This position develops and implements economic development strategies, marketing plans, and programs; represents the City’s interests in regional economic partnerships; and engages stakeholders at the local, regional, provincial, federal, and international levels to advance investment and talent attraction/retention. Expected outcomes include growth in jobs, capital investment, assessed value, and talent. This position delivers effective economic development initiatives, including: producing and distributing compelling sector‑ and market‑specific marketing materials; stewarding companies establishing operations in Barrie; sharpening and communicating Barrie’s value proposition; identifying and qualifying new business opportunities; and building, managing, and growing a pipeline of prospective investors from target markets. Additionally, this role will conduct research and respond to incoming information requests covering new business investment, expansions, labour market and economic trends, real estate and development, and funding programs. The Business Development Officer advances the economic development needs of local industries and provides strategic connections to businesses and partners across local, regional, provincial, and federal networks while maintaining strong internal and external relationships with City departments, trade and investment agencies, site selectors and the real estate community, business leaders, senior levels of government, and other ecosystem partners. This position also represents the City at trade shows and industry conferences and plans and delivers economic development events. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job 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, Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree/diploma/certifications) Four (4) year University Degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Marketing, Communications, 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 Position Equivalency Code: F Experience Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position Conditions of Employment Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business Satisfactory Criminal Record Check Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario* *Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Procedure in place that may allow for up to one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet the eligibility requirements Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement. 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. For full position details and to apply, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr