Development Services Technologist

Posting Number: PC-26-38

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range: $66,393.60 to $79,570.40 per year

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm

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

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Experience

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

Conditions of Employment

• 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*

Other Important Information

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

• Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place 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

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: https://careers.barrie.ca/careers/development-services-technologist-CA-253567-en/