Leader, Economic Analysis

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The Economics, Regulatory and Long-Range Financial Planning division of the Finance business unit assists The City of Calgary in decision making by providing economic forecasts, policy analysis, and information on current economic conditions, and consulting services such as economic impact assessments. As a Leader in Economic Analysis, you will work as a part of the Economics team within the division to advance corporate and departmental priorities, and contribute to the themes of sustainability, value and performance advanced by the Corporate Planning and Financial Services department. Reporting to the Manager of Economics, Regulatory and Long-Range Financial Planning, you will provide business and operational leadership to the Economic Policy & Consulting team, including analytical products, and advising key partners.

As a leader, you will be expected to foster an inclusive leadership approach that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as psychological and physical safety. You are a key decision-maker, who empowers and guides your team by applying political acumen and balancing strategic and operational leadership. Primary duties include:

• Lead a team of subject matter experts across different specializations, including real estate economics; prices, pricing structures and monetary policy economics, public finance and fiscal policy economics; Alberta and energy market economics; and Calgary region economics.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts across the corporation and act as a liaison to identify opportunities to support business units with economic analysis and policy development
• Review and recommend revisions to analytical work developed by team members to support business unit, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Council decisions.
• Support the Economic Modelling and Forecasting team to deliver semi-annual forecasts through the Spring and Fall Economic Outlook publications.
• Provide staff direction and support, including annual work planning for the section, individual performance management, staff development, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in economics or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• Formal or informal supervisory or leadership experience would be an asset.
• Public sector experience, particularly municipal government experience in a large, multi-union environment, is a preferred asset.
• Success in this position requires the following demonstrated competencies:
• Specialization in undertaking quantitative analysis and plain language reporting on the results.
• Well-developed analytical abilities to deal with unstructured problems.
• A high level of anticipation of the impacts of external events and policies.
• Well-developed judgment and expertise in evaluating the economic consequences of political and administrative actions and policy prescriptions.
• Creativity, professional integrity, and strong communication and public presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in a work environment requiring teamwork and organizational sensitivity.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants will 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. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Finance

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Level M2 $130, ,000 per annum

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: December 15, 2025

Job ID #: 312936