General Manager of Community and Corporate Services

Title of the Job: General Manager of Community and Corporate Services

Location: Barrie, ON

Job Description: Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024Job Number: PN-24-30Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-UnionPosition Closing Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 11:59pmChoose BarrieThe 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.The OpportunityThe Community and Corporate Services Division is responsible for a broad range of services related to recreation, community special events and cultural programming, fire and emergency education, inspections, communications and incident response, corporate facility design, construction, maintenance, and management, energy management, municipal law enforcement, business licensing, Provincial Offences Act court administration, Council and committee support, corporate mail and printing, access and privacy management, and marina operations.In this leadership role, you will provide oversight to the Division, guiding both operational and strategic decisions. You will ensure that work plans and priorities align with the objectives set by Council, lead the Division’s business planning process, and support department heads in delivering outstanding services to the community. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of long-term plans aimed at enhancing community well-being.As a member of the Executive Management Team, you will play a vital role in cultivating a positive and passionate organizational culture that fosters high-performance customer service for both the community and the corporation. You will help set corporate direction and encourage collaboration across divisions on inter-departmental and strategic initiatives.You possess at least ten years of senior management experience in the municipal sector and have successfully led complex and diverse portfolios. With your extensive background and relevant credentials, you are recognized as a consultative and inclusive leader. Your professional journey reflects a strong passion for leading teams and developing thriving communities.Our Culture and Qualifications of the JobCorporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• University degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Law or related discipline accompanied by post-graduate Management studies.

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• Position Equivalency Code: F

Experience

• Ten years senior management experience in municipal finance and community services or an executive management portfolio including extensive experience working with elected officials and supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Excellent conceptual, interpersonal, project/time management, analytical, communication, presentation, problem-solving, facilitation, negotiation, and staff leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, to build strong and enthusiastic staff teams and external alliances/partnerships, to align departmental programs/services with divisional and corporate goals/objectives, and to champion the mission and values of the City and the City as a preferred employer.
• Thorough working knowledge of municipal legislation/regulations/ guidelines and contemporary issues, municipal government and governance, municipal Clerk’s, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Legal operations, administrative and finance principles and practices, employment-related legislation, labour relations principles and collective agreement administration, and contemporary leadership and management practices.
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database software, GIS, financial information systems, HRIS, elections applications, and the Internet.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events as required.

Conditions of EmploymentSatisfactory 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 . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.Other Important InformationLocation: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, OntarioHours: 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 2024 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 19
• Yearly Salary: $181,901.22 to $243,904.38
• Hourly Pay Rate: $99.95 to $134.01

Benefits: 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 pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.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.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing .

Company Name: City of Barrie

Salary: $181901.22 – 243904.38 per year

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