Capital Consultant

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.

As a Capital Consultant, you will build and maintain strategic capital investment plans and budgets for assigned service areas, applying financial analysis, service-level priorities, and corporate policies to support effective investment decisions. You will contribute to multiyear capital planning by preparing balanced and prioritized investment portfolios, monitoring financial performance, and identifying risks and opportunities within service-level capital programs. Primary duties include:

• Develop and maintain multiyear capital investment plans, supported by financial analysis and scenario modeling to guide investment planning, rate setting, and capital budgeting for rate-supported service areas.
• Chair committee meetings and administer the Stage Gate process for assigned service areas, ensuring that capital investment decisions are informed, documented, and aligned with strategic plans, financial policies, and Council-approved budgets.
• Monitor capital project and portfolio performance, identify financial risks, opportunities and recommend adjustments to maintain alignment between plans and funding.
• Prepare and present capital performance reports and financial summaries to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Financial Business Partners and Project Managers to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment in capital planning and reporting.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies across systems (e.g., P2M, SAP, PeopleSoft) to maintain data integrity and reliability.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives and continuous improvement of capital planning tools, reporting practices, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in capital planning, financial analysis, portfolio management, and cost-based rate setting.
• Experience applying municipal financial policies, capital budget processes, and investment prioritization frameworks within a public accountability environment is essential.
• A professional designation or master's degree, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of legislation such as the Municipal Government Act (MGA) will be considered an asset.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate unique and complex variables and to respond rapidly with customized solutions.
• Success in this position requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills, the ability to build strategic relationships and deal effectively with organizational dynamics, well-developed political acumen, and an understanding of the complexities of decision making in the public sector.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants must submit a cover letter and may be tested for appropriate skills.

• 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: Capital Planning and Business Services
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Permanent
• Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 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: 625 25 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 23, 2026
• Job ID: 315441