Posting Number: PN-26-30
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 at 11:59 pm
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 (degree/diploma/certifications)
- 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 the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: municipal structure, functions, procurement practices and accounting policies and procedures. o Related transit/transportation legislation and regulations, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) o Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Gas Tax Program requirements
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: o Cash handling, budgetary and management best practices o 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
- exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and/or controversial information
- develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- multitask and prioritize conflicting priorities and work demands to meet deadlines within a fast-paced work environment
- align Section services with departmental and corporate goals/objectives
- conduct research, prepare reports, and deliver presentations
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values, championing the mission and values of the City
- Basic skills include: Administrative; Customer Service; Negotiation; Presentation; Project Management; Public Engagement; Research
- Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Attention to Detail; Leadership; Multitasking; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Record-keeping; Report-writing; Supervisory; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and
- 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*
- Please note that this is a requirement 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: Barrie Transit Garage, 133 Welham Road, 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; however, some non-standard hours may apply
Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 12
- Yearly Salary: $90,634.70 to $121,449.59
- Hourly Pay Rate: $49.80 to $66.73
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 ‘
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.
