Supervisor of Recreation Facilities

City of Barrie

  • Barrie, ON
  • $99,842 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Posting Number: PN-25-21Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-UnionSalary Range: $99,842.50 to 133,788.10 per yearLocation: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025Application Deadline: Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 11:59 pmThe OpportunityThe Recreation and Culture Department is comprised of three branches: Recreation and Culture Facilities, Recreation and Culture Programs and Recreation and Culture Business Services. The Department’s mission is to build vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational and cultural activities.Reporting to the Manager of Recreation and Culture Facilities, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that their assigned portfolio of facilities is operated and maintained in a safe and cost-efficient manner, and compliance with all relevant codes, regulations and legislations. The Supervisor also identifies, evaluates, and pursues opportunities for advancing the sustainability of the facilities, and assists the Manager in responsibly planning for future repair, renewal, and growth-related recreation facility needs.The Supervisor of Recreation Facilities leads, supervises, and administers an assigned facility team of coordinators, operators, client service supervisors and clerks, and ensures the necessary procedures, systems and resources are in place to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of this team. Acting as a champion for the Council, Corporate, Divisional, and Departmental mission, values, and goals, the Supervisor ensures the work of the facility team is aligned with and furthers these strategic priorities.The Supervisor is responsible for drafting the annual operating and capital budgets for their assigned facilities section; monitoring financial transactions and reports related to program revenues and expenditures; preparing reports, statistics, and presentations as needed; and maintaining effective communications and relationships with all stakeholders.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.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)
  • Three (3) year College Diploma in Facility Management, Recreation and/or Sports Administration Management, Business Administration or Management.
  • A Refrigeration Operator Class B or Air Conditioning Mechanic License – Level “B” or higher, or eligibility to obtain (must have completed the educational requirements and be working towards completion of the experience requirements)
  • Professional certificate/designation in one of more of the following facility management certifications/designations would be considered an asset:
  • The Certified Recreation Facilities Professional (CRFP) designation from The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association; or,
  • The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation from The International Facility Management Association; or,
  • Similar/equivalent credentials including specialty courses in Pool and Arena operation/maintenance and HVAC/Refrigeration systems.
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: D
Experience
  • Three years of demonstrated progressive experience in facilities maintenance and operation with demonstrated progressive increase in responsibilities, preferably in a municipal environment and preferably including supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
  • Demonstrated ability to: effectively and efficiently maximize the use of human resources; build and sustain effective, high-caliber teams in a unionized environment; meet community and departmental needs; liaise effectively with members of the public, elected officials, community groups, and outside agencies; effectively manage change, including success in achieving planned outcomes – on time, and on budget.
  • Ability to think and act strategically and effectively in a political and community service environment, to build strong and enthusiastic staff teams and to align assigned section with branch, departmental and corporate goals, and to champion the mission and values of the City.
  • Demonstrated experience with contract management in the areas of: events; sports organizations and teams; community partnerships; lease agreements; facility-related contractors and service providers.
  • Knowledge and experience with general budget control procedures, including preparation and management of a budget, and expenditure control, and related purchasing process.
  • Strong customer focus with exceptional interpersonal skills including: collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and communication. Strong project/time management, organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, report-writing, prioritization, problem-solving, and staff leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Thorough working knowledge of :
  • The Public Health Act/Pool Regulations, the Ontario Health & Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupiers Liability Act, and other applicable safety-related legislation, regulations and guidelines;
  • Ontario Building Code, National Fire Protection Act, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Technical Standards and Safety Act, and other applicable facilities related legislation, regulations and guidelines;
  • Standards, principles, and best-practices related to contemporary management and leadership, facility maintenance, energy management and efficiency, accessibility, purchasing processes, tender preparation, labour relations and collective agreement administration.
  • Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as familiarity with and a willingness to learn: project management software, financial tracking software, registration systems such as CLASS, document publishing software.
  • As required, availability to attend evening/weekend meetings or events and respond to after-hours inquiries and emergencies.
Conditions of EmploymentValid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing * Satisfactory 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 of Barrie Recreation FacilityHours: The normal hours of work are 40 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 2025 pay range:
  • Pay Level: Level 12
  • Yearly Salary: $99,842.50 to 133,788.10
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $48.00 to $64.32
What We Offer: 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 Primary pension plan, 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 .

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