Development Services Technologist

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
• Salary Range: $66,393.60 to $79,570.40 per year
• Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity

Development Services is comprised of several branches. The Department’s mission is to guide the growth and development of Barrie toward a vibrant, livable and resilient community through a strong policy framework for land use decision-making and development review services. The branches work collaboratively to implement provincial policies, address corporate strategic objectives, and apply best practices in land use planning, development review, technical design review, and active transportation implementation. Together, they help guide development and growth with the full support of professional, technical and administrative staff. Feedback and interaction with a variety of other Departments across the organization, as well as input received through public consultation, are key to advancing Council and corporate directions, many of which are initiated and implemented through the development process.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Development Services, the Development Services Technologist supports the preparation, review, coordination and administration of engineering, financial and legal requirements related to land development agreements to facilitate development in accordance with applicable legislation and City of Barrie standards and policies. This position supports the City’s development approval process by coordinating required approvals and assisting with development agreements, securities, cost sharing and other financial requirements, while providing technical information and liaison support to internal and external stakeholders.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology or a related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• 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

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of City of Barrie Standards and City of Barrie Storm and Sanitary Drainage Policy Manuals
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • work in a team environment
  • deal effectively and courteously with the public, City staff, industry and agency staff, and other levels of government
  • utilize political acumen to negotiate, mediate, facilitate, and present information to the development industry
  • build effective working relationships with all stakeholders (including those from industry, community and government) as well as Council and staff
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Autocad, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Project), hydrology and hydraulic software, horizontal and vertical control networks, printing and reproduction equipment

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (required for all new employees per Police Record Check Policy)

Other Important Information

• Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario
• The City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
• Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with a Pay Level 6.

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’ 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 waterf...