Financial Analyst - Development

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
• Salary Range: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59 per year
• Posted: Monday, August 17, 2026
• Application Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026
• Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Pay Level: Level 12
• Work Location: Hybrid (one remote day per week possible)
• Department: Finance

The Opportunity

The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Financial Strategy and Reserve Management, the Financial Analyst - Development serves as a technical and strategic resource to support growth management and long-term financial planning. This position primarily oversees the compliance, accuracy, and analysis of the municipality's development charges (DCs) and development-related revenue streams, ensuring adherence to provincial legislation and municipal by-laws. Acting as a subject matter expert, the position provides interpretation and guidance on development agreements, legislative impacts, and other development related financial matters to both internal staff and external stakeholders.

Overall this position monitors the municipality's long-term fiscal health by supporting reserve management, long-term financial planning, and debt coordination. Through advanced data modeling, revenue forecasting, and variance analysis against long-term plans, the position provides reporting and analysis to support long-term planning decision-making. Additionally, the role provides general analytical support by delivering ad hoc reporting, driving process improvements, and participating in projects and other initiatives as required.

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

• Four (4) year University Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Eligibility for and working towards Professional Accounting Designation - Professional Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Refer to the City’s Education Equivalency Policy for qualifications based on experience

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to development charges and financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience working with, interpreting and applying the Development Charges Act
• Demonstrated experience working in accounting and financial analysis in a municipal environment
• Demonstrated experience working in long-term financial planning

Knowledge, Skill, Ability

• Working knowledge of Development Charges Act, Municipal Act, Planning Act, and Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSAB)
• Effective interaction with all levels of staff and contacts in political and community/client environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to build cooperative and collaborative working relationships and champion corporate initiatives
• Interpretation and application of policies and procedures with sound judgement
• Data analysis, challenge identification and recommendation skills
• High standard of public relations
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation for reporting
• Availability for occasional evening/weekend meetings and peak workloads beyond normal hours

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required for new employees