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: 2021
Category: Environmental

Outlines the protections in place to reduce pathways of contamination to the City’s groundwater and surface water resources.
Last Updated: 2022
Category: Planning, Building & Infrastructure

Outlines the restoration expectations for the repair of driveway aprons, and the required limits of repair for property owners, businesses, and third parties completing work within the City’s right-of-way.
Last Updated: 2023
Category: Environmental

Provides a consistent approach to maintaining a minimum of No Net Loss (NNL) of terrestrial natural heritage within the boundaries and lands of the Corporation of the City of Barrie during urban development for the benefit of current and future generations.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

While it is necessary to define minimum qualifications for both job evaluation and recruitment purposes, the City supports recognizing additional experience in place of formal post-secondary education, for approved positions, to recruit and select the candidate most likely to succeed in any given position.
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.
Category: Planning, Building & Infrastructure

The City provides policies and standards as guidance for the design and installation of municipal infrastructure, as well as development applications.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture

Governs the equitable assignment and management of facility time within municipally-owned indoor/outdoor facilities.
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture

Guidelines to ensure all recreation program participants have a rewarding, memorable, safe and fun experience. Providing a safe environment is a collaborative process.
Last Updated: 2021
Category: Finance & Accounting
Related Links: Budget, Finance Department

Framework for finance, service and infrastructure standards to be met without unplanned/excessive rate increases or disruptive service cuts.