Job Description

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 Data Strategist, you will lead and influence business intelligence products and data governance procedures for Water Services. You will provide the tactical information needed to implement and evaluate strategic programs by collecting, cleansing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to inform decision making. Primary duties include:Create and update Business Intelligence (BI) products. Monitor of quality of data and data flow pipeline related to the BI products and action any issues. Design and implement metrics that monitor operational indicators against strategic goals, evaluate the impact of business changes, conduct analysis and present results. Work with Information Technology (IT) and business unit Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop data-related requirements and design solutions to meet their needs. Provide data-related advisory services for project initiatives; act as the primary resource for projects that impact BI products. Act as a SME onbest data practices, data governance and strategy, and how we use information to evolve our decision-making at tacticaland strategic levels. Build and evaluate data architecture and systems. Connect across teams,systems, data sets to support a strategic data ecosystem across the Water Utility. Conduct research and analysis on data best practices for the Utility. Develop and support a Data Strategy for the Utility.

Qualifications

A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in areas such as data analysis and modeling for reporting programs. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Structured Query Language (SQL) is required. Experience developing and supporting a Data Strategy and Data Governance framework. Experience eliciting business and technical requirements related to data management with a focus on identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Success in this position requires strong communication skills, sound decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving, and the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships.

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. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Water Services

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 625 25 Avenue 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
Apply By: September 23, 2025

Job ID #: 312564