Small Business Centre Coordinator

Small Business Centre Coordinator

Permanent Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : PC -26-01

Job Type : Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range : $63,991.20 to $76,694.80 per year

Posted : Friday, December 12, 2025 Application Deadline : Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Economic and Creative Development Department is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This department is responsible for the attraction and facilitation of new business investment, and helping employers access the business opportunities of the area. They encourage and promote the creation of new Barrie-based enterprises, including start-ups and small business services. They also support the retention, growth, and expansion of the City's existing businesses. This includes bringing stakeholders together on strategic programs. The Small Business Centre is a partnership between the City of Barrie and the Province of Ontario delivering a wealth of small business support services to current and aspiring entrepreneurs through the pre-start up to growth stages of business development. Reporting to the Manager of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Small Business Centre Coordinator supports the delivery of programs and services provided under the service contract with the Province of Ontario, including consulting services to individuals and groups who are investigating starting a small business, in the start-up process of a new venture, or currently in business less than 5 years, as well as the delivery of the Starter Company and Summer Company programs, and associated events and seminars of the Centre. Additionally, this position promotes entrepreneurial programs and services, and coordinates the delivery of these programs to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. 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)

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

Experience

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Demonstrated ability to : Interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community / client service environment

think and act responsibly in a political and community-based business service environment

establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide superior customer service

maintain a high standard of public relations at all times

Conditions of Employment