Project Manager, Policy
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.
Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary. We are transforming to support resident success, modernize our business, and contribute to creating diverse, inclusive communities. The Project Manager, Policy within the Portfolio Management division will lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, programs, and services to advance organizational objectives related to portfolio management. You will provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to senior management, the CH Board of Directors, and various external interested parties. Primary duties include:
- Develop, monitor, and update portfolio level transition plans, capital funding strategies and program guides supporting CH's transition towards a mixed income model.
- Support the negotiating of operating agreements for all CH managed portfolios and lead exploration of funding opportunities and preparation of proposals and applications.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all operating and funding agreements managed by CH; coordinate ongoing compliance reporting to representatives such as municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
- Work with corporate interested parties to implement and execute real estate portfolio strategies at a corporate, portfolio and site level. Align and integrate strategies, actions, and tactics with CH's Sustainability Plan, capital investment plans, asset management plans, annual operating and capital budgets, corporate risk registers and strategic work plans.
- Identify issues, conduct research and/or engagement with internal and external interested parties, identify and analyze options and develop recommendations to change and improve existing strategies, policy, and service delivery models.
- Provide analysis, strategic advice, and policy recommendations to advance the delivery of portfolio management. Identify gaps, conduct research, develop policies, and make recommendations to various interested parties and approval levels.
- Conduct research, engagement, and analysis to respond to policy initiatives and programs from other orders of government.
- Initiate and lead project management activities, such as: determine project scope, engage with internal and external interested parties, assemble, and lead cross-corporate team members, identifying and mitigate risks, monitoring project progress, report back through oral and written reports to senior management, and the CH Board of Directors.
Qualifications
- A degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience is required.
- Project management experience along with experience preparing and presenting project updates, briefing notes/reports for senior management and the board and providing recommendations on complex issues is required.
- Governance experience and familiarity with risk, financial and legal agreements will be considered assets.
- Knowledge of affordable housing, poverty and poverty reduction, social work or related areas will be an asset.
- Success in this position requires you to demonstrate strong facilitation, prioritization, planning, organizing skills, and detail-orientation to meet challenging deadlines.
- You have excellent communication skills along with a well-developed ability to influence without authority.
- Strong business and political acumen and demonstrated professional judgement.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible for remote work 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.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Calgary Housing
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $49.32 - 66.00 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: October 2, 2025
Job ID #: 312621
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.
Project Manager, Policy
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.
Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary. We are transforming to support resident success, modernize our business, and contribute to creating diverse, inclusive communities. The Project Manager, Policy within the Portfolio Management division will lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, programs, and services to advance organizational objectives related to portfolio management. You will provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to senior management, the CH Board of Directors, and various external interested parties. Primary duties include:
- Develop, monitor, and update portfolio level transition plans, capital funding strategies and program guides supporting CH's transition towards a mixed income model.
- Support the negotiating of operating agreements for all CH managed portfolios and lead exploration of funding opportunities and preparation of proposals and applications.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all operating and funding agreements managed by CH; coordinate ongoing compliance reporting to representatives such as municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
- Work with corporate interested parties to implement and execute real estate portfolio strategies at a corporate, portfolio and site level. Align and integrate strategies, actions, and tactics with CH's Sustainability Plan, capital investment plans, asset management plans, annual operating and capital budgets, corporate risk registers and strategic work plans.
- Identify issues, conduct research and/or engagement with internal and external interested parties, identify and analyze options and develop recommendations to change and improve existing strategies, policy, and service delivery models.
- Provide analysis, strategic advice, and policy recommendations to advance the delivery of portfolio management. Identify gaps, conduct research, develop policies, and make recommendations to various interested parties and approval levels.
- Conduct research, engagement, and analysis to respond to policy initiatives and programs from other orders of government.
- Initiate and lead project management activities, such as: determine project scope, engage with internal and external interested parties, assemble, and lead cross-corporate team members, identifying and mitigate risks, monitoring project progress, report back through oral and written reports to senior management, and the CH Board of Directors.
Qualifications
- A degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience is required.
- Project management experience along with experience preparing and presenting project updates, briefing notes/reports for senior management and the board and providing recommendations on complex issues is required.
- Governance experience and familiarity with risk, financial and legal agreements will be considered assets.
- Knowledge of affordable housing, poverty and poverty reduction, social work or related areas will be an asset.
- Success in this position requires you to demonstrate strong facilitation, prioritization, planning, organizing skills, and detail-orientation to meet challenging deadlines.
- You have excellent communication skills along with a well-developed ability to influence without authority.
- Strong business and political acumen and demonstrated professional judgement.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible for remote work 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.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Calgary Housing
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $49.32 - 66.00 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: October 2, 2025
Job ID #: 312621
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.