Revenue Program Coordinator – The City of Barrie (OMTRA 2025-20)

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Permanent Full-time
Posting Number: PC-25-19
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Salary Range: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80 per year
Location: Barrie, ON - Hybrid (see below for more details)
Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm

*This position is under review.

The Opportunity

The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.

Reporting to the Manager of Tax and Revenue, the Revenue Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting, reviewing and administering all programs within the Revenue Team. The programs include grant/rebate and deferral programs, local improvement and City of Barrie Act charges, and overdue account collections. The position will also review and recommend improvements to existing programs. The position will also respond to escalated enquiries from property owners, staff in various departments, and other levels of government with respect to the various programs. They will also conduct program research and analysis to prepare regular and ad hoc reports for the Revenue Team. In addition, the position will be responsible for administering the property tax collections program including the tax registration process in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, City by-laws and policies. They will provide information, explanation and investigate property tax accounts in response to requests from internal and external customers, issue escalated overdue notices, negotiate arrangements for payment and/or payment plans, and work with third parties to complete various collections 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)

Three (3) year College Diploma, preferably in Business, Accounting or Office Administration; and
Completed upon hire, the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) through Ontario Municipal Tax Revenue Association (OMTRA) (3 units); and/or
Completed upon hire the Municipal Administration Program (MAP), Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) (4 units)

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: C

Experience

Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Demonstrated experience in program coordination or administration. Including three (3) years of account collections experience
Property tax and utility collections experience considered an asset

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Municipal Act, 2001, Provincial Offence Act, and Collections, Municipal Tax Sales
Demonstrated Ability to:
Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Must have strong work ethic and be able to maintain standards of conduct.
Strong understanding of accounting systems and aptitude for business math.
Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
Advanced computer literacy using the following systems and software:: Naviline Utility Billing and Microsoft Dynamics GP Diamond
Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

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 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 for a hybrid work arrangement 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 6
Yearly Salary: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80
Hourly Pay Rate: $35.16 to $42.14

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive 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’ link 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.