Downtown Strategy Student Researcher
7 days ago
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. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. 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. Conduct research and analysis on best practices to advance implementation of the Greater Downtown Plan and downtown revitalization.
- Provide support towards implementation and advancement of various Downtown Strategy programs such as the incentive programs and Downtown Vibrancy Grant Program.
- Investigate and summarize current examples of downtown initiatives and projects associated with barrier removal for development and activation.
- Support the team on special projects and priority initiatives as needed.
**Qualifications**
- Enrolled in a diploma or degree program in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate and Marketing, or related field.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
- Some proficiency in financial analysis is preferred.
- Previous experience in downtown context, Real Estate and Marketing will be considered an asset.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS/ArcGIS) and Adobe Suite (ie. Illustrator, InDesign) will also be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires the ability to manage work, initiate action, use strong decision making skills and applied learning, and a desire to contribute to the team's success.
**Pre-Employment Requirements**
- Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2025.
- If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Downtown Strategy
Position Type: 2 Temporary Student (May - August)
Location: 133 6 Avenue SE
Compensation: $28.88 per hour (2025 Rates)
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
- work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 311056
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