Small Business Centre Assistant (Student)

Barrie, ON
$18.11-23.44 per hour
Temporary
Full-time

13 days ago

Posting Number: STUDENT-26-15Job Type: Student, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Non-UnionSalary Range: $18.11 to $23.44 per hourPosted: Thursday, April 2, 2026Application Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:59 pmThe OpportunityThe 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.Reporting to the Manager of Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the Small Business Centre Assistant (Student) will work in the Economic Development department, supporting the delivery of programs and services provided by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia. Responsibilities will include assisting staff with the development of small business resources, conducting outreach to past clients, marketing and campaign development, conducting business visits and other strategic projects that support the centre's role in the local small business and entrepreneurial ecosystem.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)

Currently enrolled in High School, College, or University* Business, marketing, communicatios, entrepreneurship, economic development, or a related field

*Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following yearExperienceSix (6) months of cumulative part-time experience or three (3) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilitiesKnowledge/Skill/AbilityDemonstrated Ability to:

work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environmentat.
maintain a high standard of public relations at all times.
work collaborative in a group settinf to achieve a desire objective, goal, or outcome.

Basic skills include: Active Listening; Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Initiative; Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Problem Solving; Professionalism; Teamwork; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written CommunicationIntermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite and the InternetConditions 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 . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.Other Important InformationWork Term: May 2026 - September 2026Location: Small Business Centre, 24 Maple Avenue, 2 floor, Barrie, ONHours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pmWage: $18.11 to $23.44 per hourWhat We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the 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.Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.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.

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