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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 the Business Strategist, you will be responsible for strategic planning, business planning and budgeting, business development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting Corporate initiatives and policy development and delivery, you will develop and maintain internal and external relationships and manage departmental initiatives and business-wide projects to advance the vision, goals, and outcomes of Partnerships. Primary duties include:

• Manage strategic projects using Corporate-approved project management standards and methodologies.
• Facilitate the rollout of business projects, system enhancements, and upgrades with business users through change management, user engagement and training, and communications tactics.
• Coordinate the implementation of Council direction and policy recommendations into operational processes and procedures to improve business unit service performance.
• Develop, track, manage and report on business performance measurements through the Customer Relations Management system in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Communicate complex data through reports and presentations on trends, risks, impacts, changing client needs and key benchmarks.
• Analyze business, system, and technical requirements, identifying issues and opportunities for improvement and ensuring business systems support changes to bylaws, policies and processes.
• Support technology initiatives and projects across different business units for cross-collaboration and inter-business unit process alignment, providing both internal and external efficiencies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Management, Commerce, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in at least three of the following areas: business analysis, business process improvement, strategy, policy and program development, risk management, performance measurement, information technology, change management, project management, or related experience.
• Experience in partnership management, business planning, organizational dynamics, bylaw and policy development, and implementing technology efficiencies will be considered assets.
• Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics CRM software will be considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will possess strong critical thinking, innovation, facilitation, and research skills, along with the ability to find creative approaches to solve complex issues.

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. 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:

**Union:**CUPE Local 38

**Position Type:**1 Temporary (up to 9 months)

**Compensation:**Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour

**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:**3810 17 Avenue SE

**Audience:**Internal/External

**Apply By:**April 17, 2026

**Job ID:**314160