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.


Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary. CH is a purpose-driven social enterprise and the largest housing operator in Calgary, providing safe and affordable housing to more than 27,000 Calgarians. As a Financial Strategist, you will be instrumental in driving CH to reach its ambitious vision to be the best affordable housing provider in Canada. Primary duties include:

Provide complex long-range financial forecasting, strategic financial advice, investing, funding and lending management. Enable internal divisions' work through the provision of robust and sophisticated financial analysis and modeling. Liaise with external funders and lenders from the Government of Alberta (GoA), City of Calgary (CoC), the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and others. Perform financial modelling and long-term forecasting to support the Portfolio Management team in making strategic decisions and recommendations with respect to CH-managed and owned portfolios. Perform financial planning with regards to various funding sources as well as the establishment and management of reserves. Support financial investment decisions related to portfolio management such as acquisition, divestiture, transition to mixed income model, sustainability plan, real estate strategy for CH. Provide strategic recommendations to the CH's executive leaders and provide financial planning, funding, and financing strategic advice in collaboration with the portfolio management division and other divisions at CH. Perform robust cash flow management and banking functions. Perform investment policy updates as well as investment reporting to CH's Board of Directors, CH's Audit and Risk Management (ARM) Committee and the executive leadership team. Liaise with funding and lending partners to support CH's financial strategy. Prepare reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements related to cash, reserves, debt and investments.

Qualifications

A degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field along with completion of a CPA, CFA or other designation. Preference will be given to candidates with a CFA designation. At least 5 years of related experience. A strong working knowledge of financial principles. CRF certification in real estate finance or completion of real estate finance courses, as well as Real Estate Finance experience will be considered an asset. Experience with financial analysis, interpretation of policy and providing guidance on financial strategy. Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of macros and Power BI will be considered an asset. The ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams including executive management, other areas of The City, all CH divisions and the provincial government. Success in this position requires the following competencies: strategic thinking, well-developed analytical and communication skills, a high attention to detail and quality, and political acumen.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Calgary Housing

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
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
Apply By: December 11, 2025

Job ID #: 312970