Description
About the Institute for Community Prosperity
The Institute for Community Prosperity is a hub of social innovation systems-learning and community engagement that bridges the knowledge wisdom and experience of community with academic learning and scholarly insight. We bring together community students and faculty from across disciplines sectors and backgrounds to tackle the complex social and ecological challenges of our time.
the Role
The Workforce Analyst supports the Institutes efforts to advance social procurement inclusive employment and changemaking across campus and community. This role involves tracking and analyzing procurement opportunities across government and post-secondary institutions coordinating bids with community partners and engaging employers and civil servants in advocacy for social value in purchasing. The position also contributes to research and publications through interviews literature reviews and knowledge-sharing activities while fostering connections with faculty and students to expand experiential learning and community-engaged research.
This position is a full-time conditionally funded term position working 35 hours per week ending November 30 2026. There is a possibility for this position to be renewed based on future funding.
Responsibilities
Social Procurement Analysis
- Track and analyze procurement postings across all three levels of government as well as post-secondaries in Calgary that align with community partner priorities
- Coordinate bids across participating community partners that align with job readiness for individuals facing barriers to employment
- Liaise with employment facilitators from participating community partners to best understand labour market trends
- Present and report back on findings
- Engage employers civil servants non-profits and foundation staff on opportunities to participate in continued advocacy for social procurement
- Serve as a representative of the Institute at events and meetings when needed
Research Assistance
Support research and publications related to the Institutes initiatives including interviews focus groups secondary research and literature reviewsContribute to knowledge sharing through presentations press releases and attendance at eventsCoordinate interviews and engagementCampus Engagement and Event Coordination
Workingwithin a post-secondary context provides unique opportunities to engage faculty and students through research course delivery and internships related to changemaking and community-engaged researchParticipate or organize events that increase awareness for faculty to engage across the Institutes changemaking activitiesIdentify opportunities to engage faculty and students through experiential learning project monitoring and related research opportunitiesCoordinate support required based on identified opportunitiesAssist with event planning coordination promotion and attend eventsQualifications
Bachelors degree preferably in Policy Studies2 - 3 years of experienceStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated research experienceStrong written and verbal (includes hosting and public speaking) communication skills are essential for success in this roleComfortable working both independently and as part of a teamStrong interpersonal organizational event coordination and problem solving skillsProficiency in G-Suite (Gmail Google Drive etc.) and CanvaAbility to be agile to meet project needs as they evolve and willingness to work in uncertaintyStrong time management and project coordination skillsKnowledge and experience working in public policy or the non profit sector will be considered an assetKnowledge and practice in equity diversity inclusion anti-racism and reconciliation will be considered an assetComfortable with sharing creative thoughts and ideas to enhance project goalsSalary : $59386.60 - $75147.80
Closing Date : December 24 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows : Job Title Requisition (ex. Coordinator ).
Please Note : There is a strong internal candidate for this position.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development
Employment Type : Temp
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 59386 - 75147