Systems Analyst

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 2 Years, Union Salary Range: $79,206.40 to $94,840.20 per year Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026 Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Information Technology Department provides information technology expertise and professional services to all City departments, affiliated agencies (Barrie Public Library, Barrie Police Services) and area municipalities receiving Barrie fire dispatch services. The Department is responsible for delivering, administering, managing and supporting (in partnership with the business units) all data and voice communications, including but not limited to network infrastructure, servers, storage infrastructure, printers, computing infrastructure, applications and software, databases, web services, geographic information systems, and project and portfolio management. The Department provides daily technology support to over 1100 users at more than 40 City locations across the City. The AI Systems Analyst role will play an important role in enhancing the City's information technology solutions through the integration of advanced AI technologies. Working closely with the Business Applications and Digital Transformation teams, the position will design, configure, test, implement, administer, and securely manage AI solutions that meet the operational needs of the City’s business operating units. The AI Systems Analyst will foster strong collaborative relationships with IT staff, project team members, other City staff and users, and external partners – such as other municipalities, agencies, and vendors – throughout the solution development lifecycle, to ensure the delivery of high quality and reliable solutions that achieve defined project outcomes and align with corporate objectives and departmental requirements. 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) Four (4) year University Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline 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: F Experience Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in an information technology portfolio developing, supporting, and managing business systems. Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery, high availability, virtualization and mobile technologies. Knowledge / Skill / Ability Demonstrated Ability to: think and work collaboratively forming working relationships with both internal and external groups align branch programs/services with departmental and corporate goals and objectives champion the mission and values of the City manage vendor relationships and achieve desired performance outcomes while maintaining a positive working relationship commit to continuous learning and professional development Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Microsoft technologies including but not limited to IIS, .NET, Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL; and the Internet. Availability, on a rotational basis, to assist with after‑hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week. 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 * *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: Yearly Salary: $79,206.40 to $94,840.20 Hourly Pay Rate: $43.52 to $52.11 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. The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. 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