Engineering Business Strategist
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 an Engineering Business Strategist, you will plan and deliver strategic engineering and business improvement projects, analysis, and support initiatives, and coordinate efforts to implement and sustain the Corporate Project Management Framework (CPMF). Primary duties include:
- Develop and lead strategic engineering and business improvement projects, analysis and change management strategies within the Infrastructure Services department.
- Develop plans, standards, specifications, and guidance documentation to assist Project Engineers in the planning, risk management, engineering and design, construction, commissioning, transition to operations and closeout of a variety of projects.
- Research industry best practices for current activities or new initiatives related to project management, engineering and design, commissioning, inspections, operations and maintenance practices and technologies
- Provide direction on existing business processes, practices and methodologies to ensure the successful implementation and integration of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) projects and initiatives into the business unit.
- Provide expert project management advice and guidance to the Project Management Network.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
- Experience must include project management, change management, and strategic business planning.
- A professional designation such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) will be considered an asset.
- Leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring experience will also be considered an asset.
- You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated consulting and negotiation skills and the ability to influence to build consensus.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with sound judgement and proven decision-making skills.
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.
**Note:**Please note all exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review. This means the union jurisdiction and/or salary range listed here may change. Tell me more.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Public Spaces Delivery
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 133 6 Avenue SE
Compensation: Engineer Level E $93,651 - 141,404 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: June 25, 2025
Job ID #: 312194
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.
Engineering Business Strategist
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 an Engineering Business Strategist, you will plan and deliver strategic engineering and business improvement projects, analysis, and support initiatives, and coordinate efforts to implement and sustain the Corporate Project Management Framework (CPMF). Primary duties include:
- Develop and lead strategic engineering and business improvement projects, analysis and change management strategies within the Infrastructure Services department.
- Develop plans, standards, specifications, and guidance documentation to assist Project Engineers in the planning, risk management, engineering and design, construction, commissioning, transition to operations and closeout of a variety of projects.
- Research industry best practices for current activities or new initiatives related to project management, engineering and design, commissioning, inspections, operations and maintenance practices and technologies
- Provide direction on existing business processes, practices and methodologies to ensure the successful implementation and integration of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) projects and initiatives into the business unit.
- Provide expert project management advice and guidance to the Project Management Network.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
- Experience must include project management, change management, and strategic business planning.
- A professional designation such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) will be considered an asset.
- Leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring experience will also be considered an asset.
- You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated consulting and negotiation skills and the ability to influence to build consensus.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with sound judgement and proven decision-making skills.
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.
**Note:**Please note all exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review. This means the union jurisdiction and/or salary range listed here may change. Tell me more.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Public Spaces Delivery
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 133 6 Avenue SE
Compensation: Engineer Level E $93,651 - 141,404 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: June 25, 2025
Job ID #: 312194
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.