Issue Strategist

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 the Issue Strategist, you will work within the Anti-Racism Program to support the advancement of racial equity and the implementation of The City's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan. You will be pivotal in facilitating transformative systemic change initiatives within the community and/or the organization. You will accomplish this by identifying, researching, analyzing, and recommending actions to address systemic racism, racial inequity, and racial discrimination, from an intersectional lens. Primary duties include:

- Support the development and implementation of strategies, initiatives, and engagement processes promoting racial equity. Identify and assess emerging trends, issues and best practices in other municipalities, community organizations, and jurisdictions.
- Participate in community activities to build relationships and identify opportunities to advance anti-racism initiatives that contribute to the advancement of The City's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan. Develop and maintain ongoing positive community and corporate relationships.
- Provide strategic support to a wide range of groups, including but not limited to post-secondary institutions, community groups, and internal City business units to collectively advance racial equity.
- Provide expert knowledge and understanding on matters pertaining to the experiences of Indigenous, Black, and diverse Racialized peoples.
- Develop tools and processes that support corporate or community partners to identify, address, and remove racial inequities in City services, programs, and policies.
- Support the development of anti-racism and anti-hate learning opportunities including formal training, awareness initiatives, experiential learnings, communities of practice, and strategic discussions.
- Develop project timelines and implementation plans in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Program Management Team.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Social Work, Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Development, or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience; OR a master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented community or experience working with and as an ally for persons from an underrepresented community is required.
- Demonstrated experience with business planning and implementation, along with practical experience with diverse types of governance models.
- Experience reviewing policies and writing reports, including Council reports will be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas: Anti-Racism learning and development; working on issues related to racial trauma, psychosocial wellbeing, and intergenerational trauma; and planning and developing processes for transformative community and staff engagement.
- Success in this position requires:

- A solid understanding of anti-racism, systemic racism, racial equity, strategy, and policy development and an understanding of systemic racism issues experienced by Indigenous, Black, and diverse Racialized communities.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic planning and project management skills.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to prioritize, build and maintain trusting relationships.
- Ability to negotiate and build consensus with interested parties and ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information about systemic discrimination.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Workstyle**
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Community Strategies

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 per hour
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 #: 311600