Team Lead, Business Planning Performance
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 Team Lead, Business Planning and Performance, you will work closely with the Fleet & Inventory's management and leadership team to support business goals and drivers and identify opportunities for data enablement to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Primary duties include:
- Leverage, analyze, and report on data outputs from core systems to support initiatives such as asset management, safety performance analysis, and workforce planning.
- Provide data analytics and dashboard development to support divisions, enhance decision-making and enable continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain a recurring system of performance reports and scorecards for senior leadership to monitor trends, risks, and operational outcomes.
- Coordinate and conduct business and financial analysis, presenting complex information through clear visual outputs and insights.
- Manage Activity-Based Costing (ABC) financial activities, including defining cost drivers, calculating overhead allocations, and working with Finance to support budget planning.
- Lead the annual rate development and review processes in partnership with Finance and operational leads.
- Support service planning and budgeting cycles, including the preparation, analysis, and review of corporate submissions.
- Act as a strategic partner on high-priority and cross-divisional initiatives, contributing to change management and stakeholder alignment.
- Provide leadership to a team of analysts, including recruitment, coaching, mentorship, performance management, and recognition.
- Build collaborative relationships across departments to align priorities, foster accountability, and support a culture of data-driven performance.
Qualifications
- A degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Math, Engineering, Statistics, Science or a related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience overseeing complex technology, data, and information management, OR;
- A graduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Math, Engineering, Statistics, Science or a related field and at least 4 years of progressive experience overseeing complex technology, data, and information management
- A designation or accreditation in Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis or Data Management is preferred.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (i.e. Excel, SQL) and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI is required.
- Strong financial literacy and high-level understanding of corporate capital, finance, and planning processes.
- The ability to plan, prepare and present complex reports and presentations to senior leaders.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to strategy, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- A passion for driving improvement, solving problems, and making systems work better for people.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience leading people and building a high-performing, engaged team.
- Excellent Communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence across levels and disciples.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 23 months)
Location: 655R 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: A2 $113,400 - 141,700 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: August 1, 2025
Job ID #: 312368
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.
Team Lead, Business Planning Performance
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 Team Lead, Business Planning and Performance, you will work closely with the Fleet & Inventory's management and leadership team to support business goals and drivers and identify opportunities for data enablement to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Primary duties include:
- Leverage, analyze, and report on data outputs from core systems to support initiatives such as asset management, safety performance analysis, and workforce planning.
- Provide data analytics and dashboard development to support divisions, enhance decision-making and enable continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain a recurring system of performance reports and scorecards for senior leadership to monitor trends, risks, and operational outcomes.
- Coordinate and conduct business and financial analysis, presenting complex information through clear visual outputs and insights.
- Manage Activity-Based Costing (ABC) financial activities, including defining cost drivers, calculating overhead allocations, and working with Finance to support budget planning.
- Lead the annual rate development and review processes in partnership with Finance and operational leads.
- Support service planning and budgeting cycles, including the preparation, analysis, and review of corporate submissions.
- Act as a strategic partner on high-priority and cross-divisional initiatives, contributing to change management and stakeholder alignment.
- Provide leadership to a team of analysts, including recruitment, coaching, mentorship, performance management, and recognition.
- Build collaborative relationships across departments to align priorities, foster accountability, and support a culture of data-driven performance.
Qualifications
- A degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Math, Engineering, Statistics, Science or a related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience overseeing complex technology, data, and information management, OR;
- A graduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Math, Engineering, Statistics, Science or a related field and at least 4 years of progressive experience overseeing complex technology, data, and information management
- A designation or accreditation in Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis or Data Management is preferred.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (i.e. Excel, SQL) and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI is required.
- Strong financial literacy and high-level understanding of corporate capital, finance, and planning processes.
- The ability to plan, prepare and present complex reports and presentations to senior leaders.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to strategy, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- A passion for driving improvement, solving problems, and making systems work better for people.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience leading people and building a high-performing, engaged team.
- Excellent Communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence across levels and disciples.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 23 months)
Location: 655R 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: A2 $113,400 - 141,700 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: August 1, 2025
Job ID #: 312368
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.