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 Safe Workplace Strategist supporting Water Services, you will be responsible for providing support and advice to various teams and committees across the Operational Services department. You will facilitate and engage leaders and employees, identify best practices and benchmarking, and forecast trends to make prompt recommendations to improve processes, policies, procedures, and behaviours related to workplace safety. You will lead time-sensitive projects, analyze data and research, recommend best practices, and liaise with experts in the industry and the corporation. Primary duties include:
- Facilitate learning discussions and other engagement activities across the business unit to inform recommendations and key decisions for improving safety outcomes.
- Lead the review and development of key departmental and business unit safety strategies and standard operating procedures. Manage projects, monitor work plan and regularly report on progress.
- Conduct strategic planning, research, gap analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting trends in workplace safety-related topics.
- Ensure alignment to departmental, business unit, and divisional safety issues, as well as business priorities and legislative requirements.
- Coordinate and lead program reviews to support ongoing continuous improvement of safety systems and programs.
- Work with key partners to develop reports for the department leadership team and departmental safety committee; support other key governance functions.
- Work with management teams to provide strategic guidance and scope project deliverables and outcomes.
- Lead project planning and delivery of projects, including the oversight of project teams and contractors/consultants as appropriate.
Qualifications
- A degree in Commerce, Business Management, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, policy development, continuous improvement, and business analysis.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation or corporate safety standards and Safety Data Management System (SDMS) will be considered an asset.
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment and leading or supporting major change initiatives in a large corporate setting.
- Experience in developing, presenting, and implementing strategic business plans and initiatives, along with project management experience, would be considered an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
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: Operational Services - Service Excellence
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625, 25 Avenue S.E.
Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 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: August 11, 2025
Job ID #: 312359
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 Safe Workplace Strategist supporting Water Services, you will be responsible for providing support and advice to various teams and committees across the Operational Services department. You will facilitate and engage leaders and employees, identify best practices and benchmarking, and forecast trends to make prompt recommendations to improve processes, policies, procedures, and behaviours related to workplace safety. You will lead time-sensitive projects, analyze data and research, recommend best practices, and liaise with experts in the industry and the corporation. Primary duties include:
- Facilitate learning discussions and other engagement activities across the business unit to inform recommendations and key decisions for improving safety outcomes.
- Lead the review and development of key departmental and business unit safety strategies and standard operating procedures. Manage projects, monitor work plan and regularly report on progress.
- Conduct strategic planning, research, gap analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting trends in workplace safety-related topics.
- Ensure alignment to departmental, business unit, and divisional safety issues, as well as business priorities and legislative requirements.
- Coordinate and lead program reviews to support ongoing continuous improvement of safety systems and programs.
- Work with key partners to develop reports for the department leadership team and departmental safety committee; support other key governance functions.
- Work with management teams to provide strategic guidance and scope project deliverables and outcomes.
- Lead project planning and delivery of projects, including the oversight of project teams and contractors/consultants as appropriate.
Qualifications
- A degree in Commerce, Business Management, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, policy development, continuous improvement, and business analysis.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation or corporate safety standards and Safety Data Management System (SDMS) will be considered an asset.
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment and leading or supporting major change initiatives in a large corporate setting.
- Experience in developing, presenting, and implementing strategic business plans and initiatives, along with project management experience, would be considered an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
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: Operational Services - Service Excellence
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625, 25 Avenue S.E.
Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 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: August 11, 2025
Job ID #: 312359
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.