Policies & Procedures

The City's various policies guide decision-making while maintaining consistency in municipal operations. Procedures may include the steps and/or process to achieve the goals set out in policies.

This listing does not include all policies and procedures. Please contact Service Barrie if what you're seeking is not listed below.
 

Last Updated: 2017
Category: Human Resources

Provides a set of standards outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for employees at the City.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Carefully developed and consistently administered employment assessments can provide the City with a way to accurately assess which candidates possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that lead to successful job performance.
Last Updated: 2023
Category: Human Resources

Acknowledges that there will be circumstances where it may be necessary to terminate employees as a result of “frustration of contract” and provides the requirements to discharge on this basis.
Last Updated: 2025
Category: Human Resources

Outlines the terms, conditions and parameters for the recruitment and selection process to set a consistent and equitable standard.
Last Updated: 2025
Category: Human Resources

Provides clarity to all staff on what a hybrid work arrangement looks like at the City of Barrie, as well as guidance on managing these arrangements, since they will be handled on an individual basis.
Last Updated: 2023
Category: Human Resources

Outlines the scope, procedure and responsibilities related to annual performance reviews.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Outlines the procedure and responsibilities related to police record checks, which are required for all new employees.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Pre-employment medical evaluations are used to assess candidates to determine if they can safely perform the bona fide essential duties and requirements of the position.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Newly hired permanent employees are subject to a probationary period in which their knowledge, skills, experience, work values, and general work ethic are assessed by their supervisor/manager.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Defines the procedures City employees should follow when receiving a request to provide a reference check for a current or former employee seeking employment outside of the corporation of the City of Barrie.