Legislative Coordinator
Permanent Full-Time
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Posting Number: PC-26-11 Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union Salary Range: $58,949.80 to $70,597.80 per year Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026 Application Deadline:Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement). Reporting to the Deputy City Clerk, the Legislative Coordinator position is responsible for the coordination of in-person and electronic Council/Committee meetings, preparation and distribution of Council/Committee meeting agendas, supporting material, regular meeting attendance, taking minutes of the meeting, preparation of follow-up correspondence, maintenance of associated record indices, associated research, and liaison duties. Other responsibilities include utilizing an electronic meeting management system to upload content to create agendas, minutes, and other meeting materials as well as training other City staff. This position also assists in all phases of the Municipal Election as required.
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)
- One (1) year College Certificate in Public Administration or other 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: B
Experience - Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Working knowledge of various provincial legislation including the Municipal Act, Municipal Election Act, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Statutory Powers Procedure Act, Planning Act, Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, AGCO regulations and other general statutes governing municipal operations in Ontario
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours, depending on meeting schedule and deadlines
- Ability to operate in a fast, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to adapt quickly to change
- Demonstrated attention to accuracy and detail
- High level of initiative, problem-solving and accountability and strong customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism, transparency, sound judgment, diplomacy and confidentiality
- Highly developed computer skills and experience with MS Office
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.