Business Improvement Strategist

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

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 Business Improvement Strategist, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and financial analysis within the Parks Infrastructure and Capital Infrastructure portfolios, encompassing both operational and capital functions. You will also be responsible for gathering and analyzing data, developing policies, guidelines, strategies, and providing recommendations to optimize decision-making processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure effective resource allocation. Primary duties include:

- Gather and analyze data, develop policies, guidelines, strategies, and provide recommendations to optimize decision-making processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Support strategic continuous improvement projects to streamline processes, reduce errors, and create efficiencies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor procedures and tools such as dashboards, SharePoint sites, and databases to support process improvement efforts.
- Research new technologies at how it can improve process and reduce gaps within Capital Infrastructure or Parks Infrastructure teams.
- Conduct research and compile strategic planning inputs.
- Conduct data gathering, analysis, and generate recommendations or reports related to finance and funding topics. Implement identified recommendations to optimize financial management and funding allocation.
- Prepare summary reports and presentations for senior management and committees of Council.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Business, Management, Economics, Commerce, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in areas such as strategic and financial planning, project management, and business improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
- Experience with facilitation, data analysis, business analysis, public policy and working knowledge of various analysis methodologies.
- Knowledge and experience in business analytics, performance metrics and process improvement methodologies.
- Experience in management consulting and Lean Black Belt is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a municipal environment or related will be considered an asset.
- Intermediate knowledge of the following types of digital tools - Business Intelligence, GIS, Infrastructure Asset Management, databases, MS Project, is considered an asset.
- Experience with developing strategies and writing content and reports for senior leadership.
- Success in this position requires the following competencies: the ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting, demonstrated problem solving skills and a high attention to detail, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, a strong customer focus, business and political acumen, and the ability to manage the implementation of business and strategic concepts.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Parks & Open Spaces
- Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 22 months)
- Location: 332 42 Avenue SW
- Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $43.35 - 57.96 per hour (2024 Rates)
- Days of Work: This position typically works a
5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310493

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