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.

Capital Investment Planning is responsible for stewarding a strategic corporate capital planning process and methodology to create The City's capital infrastructure investment plan, supporting infrastructure resilience, integrated service delivery and intentional management of The City's capital portfolio. As a Capital Consultant, you will lead corporate engagement and research and analyze information to support the creation of a prioritized and sequenced multi-year capital infrastructure investment plan and budget, including annual adjustments, for Council approval. Primary duties include:

• Ensure alignment with corporate strategy by coordinating with One Calgary, the Corporate Budget Office, and engaging with departments, subject matter experts, and various levels of leadership to understand capital requirements, optimize sequencing of investments across departments, and clarify capital governance.
• Develop and implement corporate-wide capital prioritization criteria to guide an efficient and intentional capital portfolio management process.
• Facilitate the capital recast and reallocation process in alignment with changes in priorities, performance and financial conditions.
• Collaborate with Capital Data Analysts and oversee the collection and preparation of high-quality data and information summaries focusing on interpretation, impacts, patterns and trends to provide evidence-based recommendations for capital decision-making to senior leadership, Council and members of the public.
• Act as a primary contributor to the creation and presentation of capital performance reports including Biannual capital reports, Chief Administrator¿s Office Quarterly reports and other opportunities for capital narrative.
• Research and support implementation of advancements to the corporate capital infrastructure investment prioritization framework and methodology and act as a key contributor to the development and implementation of continuous improvement policies, practices and procedures for Capital Portfolio(s), budgets and reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience in policy and program development, project management or strategic and capital business planning.
• Experience in dynamic, ambiguous, fast-paced and high-profile environments is essential, along with the ability to learn quickly, exercise sound judgement, adapt and act independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate unique and complex variables, to iterate and respond rapidly with customized solutions.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to identify risks or information gaps, challenge assumptions and inform changes to a proposed approach
• Well-developed communication skills to interpret the needs of a variety of audiences, synthesize complex information and communicate clear findings, implications and recommendations through various means.
• Success in this position requires excellent strategic and critical thinking skills, the ability to build and maintain 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. 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: 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: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 5th, 2026
• Job ID: 315383