Posting Number: CC-26-09
Job Type: Casual Full-time, up to 7 Months, Union
Salary Range: $26.84 to $32.13 per hour
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026
Application Deadline:Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Recreation Facilities, the Recreation Sports Field Operator position is for performing routine maintenance and operational tasks for the City of Barrie’s sports fields and the Barrie Community Sports Complex (BCSC). Specifically, this position performs daily maintenance tasks such as cutting and trimming grass, collecting waste and debris, painting and lining fields, setting up sports tournaments, and maintaining and grooming mounds, base lines, and warning tracks. Overall, this position plays an integral role in performing routine maintenance and operation tasks within the City’s sports fields and the Barrie Community Sports Complex (BCSC) in order to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for recreation programs and activities.
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)
- Position Equivalency Code: A
Experience
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Six (6) months of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities in a recreation, parks, golf course, or sports field work environment
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Working knowledge of turf maintenance principles and techniques
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Demonstrated ability to:
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
- exert effort to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending forward, stooping, kneeling, crouching or turning
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- work independently with minimal supervision
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Basic verbal communication, written communication, customer service, teamwork, attention to detail, and time management skills
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Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
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Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby/on-call or emergency response duties
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Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays
*Please note that this is a requirement of the position 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: Barrie Community Sports Complex, Barrie, Ontario
*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of up to one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 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 3
- Yearly Salary: $55,827.20 to $66,830.40
- Hourly Pay Rate: $26.84 to $32.13
What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment 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.
