Job Title
Senior Strategic Policy Consultant
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Job ID
309846
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
 
 
 
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. 
 

The City is seeking up to 2 Senior Strategic Policy Consultants who will play a pivotal role in our Investment and Marketing Division. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Greater Downtown Calgary and have a little fun along the way.  You will report to the Leader of Public Investment and Advocacy, whose portfolio spans public investment and advocacy, governance, analytics, financial analysis, collaborations, supporting capital investment funding, program management and delivery, and communication.  You will work collaboratively to identify and pursue future funding opportunities, optimize public investment and implement a program execution function to support the coordination of public investment throughout Downtown Calgary.   Primary duties include:

  • Provide professional and objective strategy policy advice to senior leadership regarding public investment and advocacy opportunities for Downtown Calgary.
  • Lead complex policy development related to municipal policy, government advocacy, and collaboration with interested parties.
  • Leverage emerging socio-economic data and investment trends, identify, develop, and implement detailed plans and recommendations regarding program-specific requirements.
  • Identify cross-corporate and cross-sector collaborations, including the provincial government federal government, and interest holders.  
  • Develop overall strategies, vision and implementation plans and ensures these are communicated and understood by all parties.

 

 
 
Qualifications 
  • A Degree in public policy, social science, economics, business administration or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant and combined experience in policy research, analysis and development in fields such as government advocacy, strategic policy, capital investment, program implementation, and real estate investment.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience in achieving outcomes in high-value, fast-moving complex projects; specific experience in capital investment, finance, advocacy, or real estate investment will be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities, change management skills, and exceptional communication skills.

Pre-employment Requirements 

  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Downtown Strategy
Position Type: 2 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Compensation: Level E $83,059 - 125,413 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: May 21, 2024
Job ID #: 309846