Top Benefits
About the role
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.
As a Capital Consultant, you will build and maintain strategic capital investment plans and budgets for assigned service areas, applying financial analysis, service-level priorities, and corporate policies to support effective investment decisions. You will support multiyear capital planning by preparing balanced and prioritized investment portfolios, monitoring financial performance, and identifying risks and opportunities within service-level capital programs. You will also administer the Stage Gating process for your service areas, including chairing committee meetings, preparing materials, and presenting financial data to guide timely budget approvals. Primary duties include:
- Lead the development and maintenance of 4-year and 10-year Capital Investment Plans and budgets for tax-supported service areas.
- Apply financial analysis, investment criteria, and corporate financial policies to create prioritized and financially sustainable capital investment portfolios.
- Monitor capital project and portfolio performance for assigned service areas, identifying financial risk and opportunities and initiating adjustments to align with strategic investment priorities and financial parameters.
- Ensure the capital portfolio remains responsive to changing conditions while maintaining alignment with the approved capital investment plan.
- Administer the Stage Gate process for assigned service areas, ensuring that capital investment decisions are informed, documented, and aligned with strategic plans, financial policies, and Council-approved budgets.
- Report on capital investments at the project, portfolio, and service levels; interpret financial data, identify trends or risks, and prepare reports to enable informed decision-making.
Qualifications
- A degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, Economics, or related field and at least 5 years of related experience in capital planning, financial analysis, budgeting, or portfolio management.
- Experience applying municipal financial policies, capital budget processes, and investment prioritization frameworks within a public accountability environment is essential.
- Working knowledge of legislation such as the Municipal Government Act (MGA) will be considered an asset.
- A professional designation or master's degree, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be considered an asset.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate unique and complex variables, and to respond rapidly with customized solutions.
- Success in this position requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills, the ability to build strategic relationships and deal effectively with organizational dynamics, well-developed political acumen, and an understanding of the complexities of decision making in the public sector.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Capital Planning & Business Services
Position Type: 3 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: November 14, 2025
Job ID #: 312761
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
As a Capital Consultant, you will build and maintain strategic capital investment plans and budgets for assigned service areas, applying financial analysis, service-level priorities, and corporate policies to support effective investment decisions. You will support multiyear capital planning by preparing balanced and prioritized investment portfolios, monitoring financial performance, and identifying risks and opportunities within service-level capital programs. You will also administer the Stage Gating process for your service areas, including chairing committee meetings, preparing materials, and presenting financial data to guide timely budget approvals. Primary duties include:
- Lead the development and maintenance of 4-year and 10-year Capital Investment Plans and budgets for tax-supported service areas.
- Apply financial analysis, investment criteria, and corporate financial policies to create prioritized and financially sustainable capital investment portfolios.
- Monitor capital project and portfolio performance for assigned service areas, identifying financial risk and opportunities and initiating adjustments to align with strategic investment priorities and financial parameters.
- Ensure the capital portfolio remains responsive to changing conditions while maintaining alignment with the approved capital investment plan.
- Administer the Stage Gate process for assigned service areas, ensuring that capital investment decisions are informed, documented, and aligned with strategic plans, financial policies, and Council-approved budgets.
- Report on capital investments at the project, portfolio, and service levels; interpret financial data, identify trends or risks, and prepare reports to enable informed decision-making.
Qualifications
- A degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, Economics, or related field and at least 5 years of related experience in capital planning, financial analysis, budgeting, or portfolio management.
- Experience applying municipal financial policies, capital budget processes, and investment prioritization frameworks within a public accountability environment is essential.
- Working knowledge of legislation such as the Municipal Government Act (MGA) will be considered an asset.
- A professional designation or master's degree, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be considered an asset.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate unique and complex variables, and to respond rapidly with customized solutions.
- Success in this position requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills, the ability to build strategic relationships and deal effectively with organizational dynamics, well-developed political acumen, and an understanding of the complexities of decision making in the public sector.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Capital Planning & Business Services
Position Type: 3 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: November 14, 2025
Job ID #: 312761
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.