If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
In this position, you will play a critical role in leading the City's four-year business plan and budget process, providing the structure, analysis, coordination, and governance required to support informed Council decisions on the allocation of funds. You will integrate information from across departments, conduct ongoing financial and strategic analysis for senior leadership, identify risks and trade-offs and synthesize complex inputs into clear options. You will engage with partners and contributors from across the corporation and deliver key messages, training and ongoing support for business planning and budget adjustment practices. Primary duties include:
- Lead and manage strategic projects to advance priorities associated with planning and budgeting. This involves defining clear objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines and success measures that align with organizational goals.
- Translate research findings and analysis into clear, strategic recommendations that inform corporate planning and decision-making. Shape options and solutions that balance organizational priorities set through Council, with financial corporate constraints and business unit delivery goals.
- Prepare reports, briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership, including the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Council.
- Present recommendations in a way that supports informed, timely decisions by senior and executive leaders.
- Conduct research and business analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
- Lead the design, development, and refinement of corporate policies, procedures, processes and methodologies to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities across the corporation.
Coordinate and communicate with business units and teams across multiple departments and external partners when required.
Qualifications
- A degree in Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Education, Communications, Business Administration or related field plus at least 6 years of progressive experience in policy and program management, strategic planning, project management, facilitation, and change management, OR
- A master's degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences Law, or a related field plus at least 4 years of experience in policy and program management, strategic planning, project management, facilitation, and change management.
- Experience advising senior leaders on complex strategic issues, competing priorities, trade-offs, and decisions is essential.
- Project management experience, including the ability to organize work, manage timelines, coordinate contributors, and deliver results in complex environments.
- Strong analysis and foresight skills, with the ability to synthesize trends, evidence, performance information, and diverse perspectives into practical insights and recommendations.
- Success in this position requires excellent strategic, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt within a changing environment with competing priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to build trust, influence and resolve conflicts within a team environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Note: Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Position and Pay Information
- Business Unit: Finance
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Position Type: 1 Permanent and 2 Temporary (up to 22 months)
- Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - $64.88 per hour
- Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
- Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
- Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: November 9, 2026
- Job ID: 315480
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