Calgary Police Service - Space Planning Leader

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 Space Planning Leader, you will lead facility space management initiatives across Calgary Police Service (CPS) facilities by evaluating space, parking, and site capacity to meet evolving organizational needs. You will also provide strategic guidance and technical expertise on space allocation projects, support workplace planning for existing and new teams and help optimize the use of more than 40 leased and owned CPS facilities. Primary duties include:

• Coordinate facility and capital projects by facilitating meetings and gathering operational requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and consultant documents to ensure compliance with organizational needs and building codes.
• Lead project prioritization, business case development, employee relocations, and facility planning while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
• Manage project funding, financial reporting, and procure cost estimates for facility projects.
• Guide employee development through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and performance management.
• Coordinate meetings with clients and leadership to assess growth requirements and support operational planning.
• Oversee the maintenance of facility, parking, and site plans, including AutoCAD as-built drawings and master records.
• Coordinate documentation updates with Facility Analysts, Occupancy Planners, and Project Managers to ensure accurate and current facility records.
• Develop and update space standards while supporting compliance with ISC classification requirements.
• Administer space planning, signage, furniture, lease, rental, and project procurement contracts, including renewals and replacements.
• Monitor contract expenditures and prepare monthly reporting and analysis through Power BI.

Qualifications

• A 2-year diploma in Interior Design, Architectural Technologies, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management or Facility Management and a minimum of 8 years experience in construction; OR
• A degree in Interior Design, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management, Architecture or Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in construction.
• Previous experience with project coordination, cost estimation, scheduling, client relations, file management, and budgeting is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is also required.
• Proficiency in PowerBI is considered an asset.
• Professional certifications in Facilities Management or Project Management (for example, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: Exempt

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Compensation: Level P3 $104,938 - $131,172 per annum

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: 5111 47 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: October 14, 2026

Job ID: 315395