Recreation Facility Attendant

Posting Number: RC-26-10

Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 12 Months, Non-Union

Salary Range: $21.38 to $27.65 per hour

Posted: Friday, March 06, 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

*The City of Barrie is accepting applications for current and future casual part-time Recreation Facility Attendant vacancies. As positions become available, we will review applications and contact selected candidates for an interview.

The Opportunity

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 Facility Attendant (PT) position is responsible for supporting routine maintenance and operational tasks for the City of Barrie’s community and recreation centres. Specifically, this position assists the Facility Operators in performing routine maintenance and operational tasks on various facility spaces and equipment. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting routine maintenance and operational tasks within the City’s community and recreation centres 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)

• Completion of grade ten (10) Secondary School education
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certifications obtained prior to start date
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification obtained prior to start date

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined 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/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: N/A

Experience

• Three (3) months of cumulative part-time experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• 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
• Basic verbal communication, written communication, customer service, teamwork, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Availability to work days, evenings, or weekends and at various locations

Conditions of Employment

• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Training
• 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: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie)

Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.

Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2026 pay range:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $21.38 to $27.65

What 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.