Supervisor of Business Services

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
• Salary Range: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59 per year
• Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Application Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Department: Transit and Parking Strategy
• Work Location: Barrie Transit Garage, 133 Welham Road, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours: Normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; some non-standard hours may apply
• Work Arrangement: The City’s Hybrid Work Program Policy may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

The Opportunity

The Transit and Parking Strategy Department strives to provide customer focused, efficient, reliable and affordable public transportation and parking services that link people, workplaces and the community and promotes economic development within the City of Barrie.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Transit Fleet, the Supervisor of Business Services is responsible for leading the Department's business services function, providing financial administration, corporate reporting, revenue management and controls, procurement and contract administration support, financial system expertise, and business analysis in support of departmental operations. The position works collaboratively with departmental leadership and corporate partners to support business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and informed decision-making, and provides direct supervision to the Transit Revenue Administrator. This position also provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for daily transit fare revenue handling, including cash fare counts, reconciliation, balancing procedures, deposits, and reporting. The position ensures strong internal controls, adherence to corporate policies and financial regulations, and continuous improvement of business processes to support efficient and accountable transit operations.

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 Accounting, Finance, Business or 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 www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs.

Position Equivalency Code: F

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of this position, including demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of municipal structure, functions, procurement practices and accounting policies and procedures
• Related transit/transportation legislation and regulations, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Gas Tax Program requirements
• Working knowledge of cash handling, budgetary and management best practices
• Working knowledge of management principles, labour relations principles and collective agreement administration, and contemporary management practices
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data, identify problems, challenges and opportunities and make recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and/or controversial information
• Demonstrated ability to develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting priorities and work demands to meet deadlines within a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated ability to align Section services with departmental and corporate goals/objectives
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, prepare reports, and deliver presentations
• Ability to perform in a manner consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values, championing the mission and values of the City
• Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check. This is a requirement for 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.

What We Offer

This position includes a comprehensive non-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 button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie

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