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Project Manager (IT)
Temporary Full-Time - 2 Vacancies
- Barrie, Ontario
Posting Number: TC-26-15
Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 2 Years, Union
Salary Range: $79,206.40 to $94,840.20 per year
Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
The Information Technology Department provides information technology expertise and professional services to all City departments, affiliated agencies (Barrie Public Library, Barrie Police Services) and area municipalities receiving Barrie fire dispatch services. The Department is responsible for delivering, administering, managing and supporting (in partnership with the business units) all data and voice communications, including but not limited to network infrastructure, servers, storage infrastructure, printers, computing infrastructure, applications and software, databases, web services, geographic information systems, and project and portfolio management. The Department provides daily technology support to over 1100 users at more than 40 City locations across the City.
The Project Manager-IT position is responsible for the coordinated management of multiple projects and is responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control and close). This position is responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project, which includes effectively coordinating the activities of the project and the cross functional/departmental team resources, to reach the projects' objectives. This position interfaces with all areas affected by the project including internal and external stakeholders, Sponsors, Management, and vendors. This position closely monitors project costs, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and performance to ensure the optimal success of the project and reports project status(s) including key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project(s) to the project stakeholders and Branch Manager/Director. Lastly, this position ensures project quality by following and advocating the most current methodology adopted by the 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)
- Four (4) year University Degree in computer sciences, computer engineering, or related discipline
Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above 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/JobOpps.
- Position Equivalency Code: F
Experience
- Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Information Technology Project Management, including the preparation, execution and scoring of RFP, RFI, RFQ and other procurement documents
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Demonstrated Ability to:
- think and act strategically and effectively in a political and community service environment
- build strong and enthusiastic staff teams and external alliances/partnerships
- align Section programs/services with branch, departmental and corporate goals/objectives
- champion the mission and values of the City
- Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Interpersonal; Leadership; Organizational; Presentation; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Time Management; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher); MS Project, MS Project Server and MS & Portfolio Manager, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat; and the Internet
- Availability, as assigned, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies;
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
- 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
Other Important Information
Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*
*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week 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 9
- Yearly Salary: $79,206.40 to $94,840.20
- Hourly Pay Rate: $43.52 to $52.11
What We Offer: 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.
Why Barrie?
The 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 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 HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.