Business Strategist

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe 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 Business Strategist, you will support the management and coordination of corporate governance by developing service policy, leading policy review programs, directing policy reviews, establishing governance frameworks and developing approaches to improve governance practices in the organization. You will also provide key leadership and support on the development and implementation of departmental improvement initiatives and departmental / service business planning, budgeting and risk related activities. You will support and implement corporate strategic initiatives within the department. Primary duties include :

• Manage the policy review program to cyclically review policies in addition to providing training and communications about the program.
• Review and edit new and amended policies. Work with service teams to assess policy needs, help clarify policy objectives, craft policy statements and create implementation plans.
• Contribute to achieving the objectives of the service governance and policy review program which aims to ensure policies are synergistic, aligned with organizational strategic objectives and free from policy barriers for Calgarians and businesses.
• Coordinate the development of four-year service plans and budgets for the department and manage associated accountability reporting and enterprise risk management reporting.
• Provide updates and recommendations to the General Manager on business planning, budgeting, risk, and corporate reporting for all business units in the department.
• Participate in projects led by the Service excellence group which could include leading departmental teams and managing projects to deliver on business improvement initiatives or accomplish organizational and Council strategic direction.

Qualifications