Business Performance Strategist

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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.

The Business Performance Strategist leads in finding and analyzing business needs and opportunities to create cost-effective solutions using analysis tools and techniques. This role offers expertise in research, analysis, data verification, data correlation, descriptive and predictive analytics, and creating visual outputs to simplify complex information. Primary duties include:

• Review and analyze performance trends to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.
• Apply various strategic methodologies and connect across departments, business units, and divisions, using data systems and data sets to support analytics and develop and recommend business solutions.
• Develop reports and present research findings and potential business solutions.
• Present complex or controversial information in a relevant, clear, and impactful manner using various formats such as presentation decks, infographics, dashboards, videos, and stories.
• Provide analytical and technical expertise and support for various projects.
• Offer recommendations on data, system configuration, technology solutions (such as Microsoft Office 365 tools like Power BI, SharePoint Online, and Power Apps), and ensure the sustainment of these solutions.
• Enhance project management and drive process improvements for projects with strong focus on data, analytics, finance, or systems.
• Support corporate and departmental initiatives by assembling and facilitating collaboration among internal and external impacted parties.
• Meet with the senior leadership team to identify opportunities, conduct data collection and mining, present findings, and propose next steps or recommendations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics or related plus at least 5 years experience with business analytics, analyzing and navigating complex data, using various business intelligence tools, data visualization and reporting, and data retrieval and analysis.
• Demonstrate advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) would be considered assets.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills, and political acumen.

Note: The interview process may include written and presentation components.

Pre-employment Requirements

• 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: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Capital Planning & Business Services

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 23 months)

Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $ 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

Apply By: November 17, 2025

Job ID #: 312799