Project Coordinator - Capital Facilities
The Opportunity
Corporate Facilities provides the City of Barrie with expertise in four key service areas: facility planning, design and construction; maintenance and property management, facility asset management and energy management. As a Centre of Excellence for a large and complex inventory of physical assets, the department comprises all the necessary functions and lines of business to ensure the full life-cycle management of the City of Barrie’s facility and property portfolios.
Under the general guidance of the Facility Renewal Project Lead and Senior Project Manager, the Project Coordinator (Capital Facilities) is responsible for the planning and implementation of the City of Barrie’s Business Plan related to facility capital projects assigned to the Corporate Facilities Department. This position prepares various administrative documents and reports; inspects and monitors the performance of consultants and contractors and provides customer service support throughout the life of assigned capital projects. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting the day-to-day project & contract administration for projects under the Facilities Planning and Development branch.
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 Construction Engineering Technology, Architectural or Engineering Sciences or a closely 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: D
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience in the contract administration of projects related to the construction of buildings and facilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Occupational Health and Safety Act; Ontario Building Code; Construction Act
- Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts
- Demonstrated Ability to:
- communicate effectively in written and verbal form
- maintain proper documentation and work records
- coordinate simultaneous projects
- build good working relationships with managers and staff, Contractors and the general public
- read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Intermediate skills include: Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Public Relations; Time Management
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project), Adobe Acrobat
- 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 of the position 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: Corporate Facilities, 157 Bradford St, Barrie, ON
*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 5
- Yearly Salary: $58,949.80 to $70,597.80
- Hourly Pay Rate: $32.39 to $38.79
What We Offer: The benefits package offered will depend on the employment type, details below.
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- Permanent Full-time: 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.
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- Temporary Full-time (Up to 3 Years): This position includes extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 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.
