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 member of the City & Regional Planning management team, you will be expected to foster an inclusive leadership approach that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as psychological and physical safety. As a strategic decision-maker, you will possess political acumen and have experience in leading transformational change and enabling innovation. Primary duties include:

• Lead the corporation in the use, understanding, and reporting and public disclosure of over $580 million in off-site levies to fund capital infrastructure.
• Lead amendments to the off-site levy bylaw; identify areas for improvement for the off-site levy program and bylaws.
• Reconciliation and reporting of levy funds and uses; maximize the spend rate of levy funds.
• Lead and improve the governance and accountability structures for the levy program.
• Collaborate across Business Units to identify opportunities to improve and evolve growth funding & investment activities, including: policy, operational efficiency, engagement, cost modelling, and alternative infrastructure funding.

Qualifications

• A related degree (i.e., Engineering, Urban Planning, Business) combined with at least 8 years of progressively more senior and diverse work experience, including at least 5 years' experience leading and supervising a team.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• A Master's in business administration (MBA) would be an asset.
• Experience and success in creating and executing a strategic vision and direction for a complex organization or division, ideally in a service-based environment is a preferred asset.
• Public sector experience, particularly municipal government experience in a large, multi-union environment, is a preferred asset.
• Success in this position requires political acumen, strategic thinking, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to lead and develop others.
• Aligning with City corporate values, you will have demonstrated success in building, developing and leading strong teams, leading and managing change, developing and using metrics to improve organizational performance, deploying resources to achieve effective and efficient outcomes, and establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and/or elected officials.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Background checks, which may include a police information check and/or check of educational credentials will be conducted.

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: City & Regional Planning

Union: Exempt

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Compensation: Level M3 $159,610 - 199,512 per annum

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: 133 6 Avenue SE

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: May 14, 2026

Job ID: 314334