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 the Business and Local Economy Analyst you will be responsible for researching, preparing and maintaining, data vital to the development and implementation of business-friendly initiatives. In addition, you will be required to identify, develop and help implement technical approaches to aid in reducing the cost of doing business in Calgary. For example, you will identify and collaborate with other City departments, groups representing the business customer and other partners to address emerging issues. Primary duties will include:

• Lead and support BLE team members and internal partners on content management, developing and maintaining standards for use, and design methods to support BLE work plan deliverables.
• Monitor changing needs and trends by engaging in research and analysis to gain insight into the outlook and attitude of our business community.
• Serve as a point-of-contact for issues including escalation matters between owners, entrepreneurs and city departmental staff.
• Collaborate with services across the organization to remove red tape and improve processes to enable businesses to open and operate.
• Organizing the content and distribution of the Business Beat newsletter.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must possess one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A completed 2 year diploma in planning, architecture, civil engineering or in a related field with at least 5 years of related experience OR;
• A degree in planning, commerce, communications, or a related field with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw and Licensing Bylaw is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the planning and development application review process and operations is an asset.
• Experience working on high profile, politically sensitive initiatives/projects would be considered an asset.
• Proven organization, prioritization and time management skills and the ability to manage partner relationships.

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. 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:**Collaboration, Analytics and Innovation

**Union:**CUPE Local 38

**Position Type:**1 Temporary (Up to 18 months)

**Compensation:**Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 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 S.E.

**Audience:**Internal/External

**Apply By:**April 6, 2026

**Job ID #:**314135