Senior Water Resources Planner

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 Senior Water Resources Planner, you will be responsible for developing water resource plans, policies and strategies aligned to The City of Calgary business plans and Environmental Risk and Resilience and Water Services goals. You embrace innovation and work collaboratively to provide solutions to emerging strategic issues related to water security. Primary duties include:

• Lead and support source water protection planning and policy initiatives by developing and advancing plans, policies, programs, and strategies that protect drinking water quality and support responsible growth. This includes advancing Calgary's Source Water Protection Plan and coordinating upstream watershed partnerships to mitigate risks to Calgary's source waters.
• Provide senior expertise and conduct technical reviews of in-city and regional planning circulations, development applications, infrastructure initiatives, and other activities through a source water protection lens. This includes assessing risks and mitigation measures and developing recommendations in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to manage complex water resource issues and projects, and support watershed stewardship, education, and outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate and consult across business units to integrate watershed best management practices into the planning continuum and City Building processes.
• Charter, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects involving multiple City staff and/or consultants and contractors.
• Respond to high-priority issues, politically sensitive situations, and customer service requests.
• Oversee public engagement processes and communicate with other levels of government.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Resource Management, Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences or Applied Sciences and at least 10 years of progressively more responsible experience related to water resource management, project management, land use planning and/or resource management.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas will be considered assets:
  • Legislation and policy related to water and land-use in Alberta.
  • Aligning water management outcomes within a municipal planning framework.
  • Municipal utility infrastructure including water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, within public or private sector environments.
  • Watershed planning, source water protection, water quality, and watershed management.
• The successful candidate will have strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to interpret technical information, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions.
• Success in this role requires a results-driven strategic thinker with a focus on change management, the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and proven leadership skills.

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. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Environmental Risk and Resilience
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $50.92 - 68.15 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: November 3, 2026
• Job ID: 315490