Data Collection Assistant (Student)

Data Collection Assistant (Student)

Summer Student - Multiple Vacancies

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : STUDENT -26-09

Job Type : Student,  Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Non-Union

Salary Range : $18.11 to $23.44 per hour

Posted :  Monday, January 26, 2026 Application Deadline : Monday, February 16, 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. Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Business Development, the Data Collection Assistant conducts the Business & Employer Data Survey across the employment and commercial areas of the City of Barrie. The majority of the time will be spent working outdoors conducting door-to-door interviews with employers throughout the City, collecting survey data usingan electronic device and a GIS-based application. Accuracy in data completion is essential and the role includes proactively monitoring and following up on missing information to ensure data integrity. Overall, this position plays an integral role in tracking employment growth and monitoring economic trends within the City of Barrie. This survey is one of the most comprehensive surveys of its kind and will be used to guide regional and local policy formulation through trend analysis relating to business and employment. The survey results also provide the community with an online business directory that can be used to gather valuable insights into Barrie’s economic landscape. 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)

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Demonstrated Ability to : Maintain a high standard of public relations and professionalism at all times when communicating with business owners and staff, eliciting information and responding to inquiries and complaints

Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment

Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when collecting survey data

Interpret and apply Statistics Canada’s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes

Basic troubleshooting of computer and software applications

Time management

Conditions of Employment