Public Art Coordinator (Part Time), City of Barrie

Public Art Coordinator (Part Time)
City of Barrie

Application Deadline: August 17, 2025, 11:59pm ET

The Opportunity

The Economic and Creative Development Department is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This department is responsible for the attraction and facilitation of new business investment, and helping employers access the business opportunities of the area. They encourage and promote the creation of new Barrie-based enterprises, including start-ups and small business services. They also support the retention, growth, and expansion of the City’s existing businesses. This includes bringing stakeholders together on strategic programs.

The Public Art Coordinator is a community minded, innovative and creative individual who has responsibility for the development and implementation of a series of public art and art in public places projects through the Barrie Public Art Committee and in keeping with the City’s Public Art Policy and cultural best practices. Serving as the key liaison to the Barrie Public Art Committee, the Public Art Coordinator will provide services in project management, public art planning, public consultation, facilitation, capital and operating budgeting and estimating, site inspection, technical detailing support when required, preparation of reports and graphics, representing the department on various committees, researching, developing methodologies, and completing specialized assignments, ensuring adherence with the City’s policies and practices. Working to advance public art in the City, the Public Art Coordinator will positively contributing to placemaking, advancing the goals of the Economic & Creative Development Department by promoting the growth of a diverse and sustainable arts and cultural sector and fostering a vibrant downtown economic corridor that supports resident and tourist engagement.

Skills and Experience

Education (degree/diploma/certifications):

Three (3) year College Diploma in Arts Administration, Art History, Fine Arts, Architect, Landscape Architect, (or equivalent) or related field

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years part time or one (1) year of full time professional arts experience related to the above-mentioned major responsibilities, including the administration of public art projects, or similar art sector experience in positions of similar responsibility

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: City Planning and Urban Design, municipal procurement practices
Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: City Public Art Policy
Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: – Project management, – understanding of construction practices as they relate to public art installations – knowledge of public art practices including budget management, artist selection processes, public art installation – knowledge of conservation practice, materials and design in relation to features located in the public realm
Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards: – Knowledge of art in public places principles, practices and processes including current public art issues
Demonstrated Ability to:
◦ Successfully bring people and public art together and communicate the value of art and artists’ contributions to urban life
◦ Deliver a project from start to finish, preferably in the public art realm, requiring stakeholder collaboration, communications, technical complexity, call for proposals, proponent selection, and within a budget
◦ Lead a public art project having planning, engineering, financial, legal, artistic and public use implications
◦ Coordinate staff and stakeholder teams to achieve an outcome and oversee project budgets
◦ Work in a fast paced environment requiring collaboration, ease in working with elected officials and senior levels of leadership in both the municipal and private setting
◦ Communicate equally effectively at varied organizational levels. Combines information from multiple sources, customizing the communication to the recipient, including elected officials, senior management, staff, community groups and the general public. Must be able to communicate effectively, in oral, graphic, and written form
◦ Respond to client needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner. Strives to consistently meet service standards and follows up to ensure needs have been met
◦ Produce realistic and achievable work plans, identifying and prioritizing resources across initiative/programs
◦ Maintain strong partner and stakeholder relationships
◦ Develop and deliver public presentations related to art in public places
Basic skills include: Research
Intermediate skills include: Administrative; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Facilitation; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Multitasking; Organizational; Presentation; Problem Solving; Professionalism; Project Management; Public Engagement; Report-writing; Teamwork; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: Adobe Pro
Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite – Word. Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Internet
Availability to attend evening/weekend meetings or to work outside of designated normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Compensation

Hourly Pay Rate: $31.70 to $41.31

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.

Equity and Access

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.

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Application Deadline: August 17, 2025 at 11:59pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Human Resources
HR.Recruitment@barrie.ca | 705-739-4202