(Barrie, ON) – The City of Barrie is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on statutory committees and boards during the 2027–2030 Council term. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026. Positions are available for the following:
Accessibility Advisory Committee: The committee advises on matters related to creating an accessible community for all Barrie residents. The incoming Council will determine the final committee structure, including whether a seniors’ advisory committee may be combined with this committee. The City is seeking six (6) citizen members.
Barrie Police Service Board: The Barrie Police Service Board is the civilian oversight body for the Barrie Police Service. The Board's authority is established by the Community Safety and Policing Act. The City is seeking one (1) citizen member.
Business Licensing Appeal Committee:The committee hears appeals related to business licensing decisions, including denials, suspensions and revocations. The City is seeking up to five (5) citizen members.
Heritage Barrie Committee: The committee provides strategic input and advice to City Council and City staff on conserving cultural heritage resources in the City of Barrie, including their identification, protection, conservation, and promotion through designation, education, and stewardship. The City is seeking nine (9) citizen members.
Property Standards Committee: The committee carries out the functions set out in section 15.6 of the Building Code Act to hear and rule on appeals against orders of the Property Standards Officer. The City is seeking five (5) citizen members.
Committee of Adjustment: The committee makes decisions on applications for consents and minor variances. The City is seeking five (5) citizen members.
Barrie Public Library Board: The Board selects and appoints a Chief Executive Officer and determines strategic objectives and policies. The Board is also responsible for the library’s annual budget, based on the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations; producing reports to City of Barrie Council as required; and maintaining working relationships with government officials, local agencies, and other institutions. The City is seeking seven (7) citizen members.
Applicants must be:
- A resident, property, or business owner in the City of Barrie;
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Eligible under applicable legislation and any requirements deemed necessary to fulfill the committee’s mandate, as reflected in its terms of reference or by-law.
Appointments are for four-year terms beginning in 2027. Meetings are generally held monthly. Committee and board mandates may be updated as required during the Council term.
For more information, visit barrie.ca/committees. Accessible alternate formats to apply are available upon request by contacting cityclerks@barrie.ca.