Posting Number: PN-26-17
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
Salary Range: $76,269.69 to $102,250.42 per year
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Executive Assistant - Office of CAO provides confidential and non-confidential executive level administrative support for the CAO as well as other members of the Executive Management Team and other direct reports of the CAO when required.This position supports and maintains the standardization and consistent delivery of executive level administrative support services through the development, review, and update of policies, procedures, processes, and practices; receives, responds to, or redirects inquiries, requests, or complaints regarding City programs, services, and projects; and provides guidance to administrative support staff across the City regarding administrative support policies, procedures, processes, and practices. Overall, this position plays an integral role supporting not only the CAO's office including EMT, however also in supporting and maintaining the consistent, effective and efficient delivery of administrative support services across the City.
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)
- Two (2) year College Diploma in Business Administration 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: C
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Build Relationships
- Communicate Effectively
- Problem Solve
- Influence without authority
Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
- 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: 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; 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 10
- Yearly Salary: $76,269.69 to $102,250.42
- Hourly Pay Rate: $41.91 to $56.18
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.
