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 Senior Data Management Strategist, you will lead data analysis, performance measurement and reporting for Emergency Management and Community Safety (EMCS). You will contribute to business unit and Council-led initiatives and will be responsible for collecting, cleansing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data to inform decision making in areas such as internal resource optimization and the provision of public safety services to Calgarians. Primary duties include:Manage the Business Intelligence (BI) environment including infrastructure, databases, System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) universes and Power BI workspaces. Lead the development and testing of data marts, data models, dashboards and reports to aid in decision making. Work with Information Technology (IT) and business unit Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop data-related requirements and design solutions to meet their needs. Maintain and prioritize the backlog of Data Management development tasks. Liaise with vendors and internal/external agencies to ensure our Data Management needs are addressed. Design and implement performance metrics that measure operational performance against strategic goals. Monitor performance metrics and report on significant trends; work with leadership to develop actions to address performance issues. Plan, execute, monitor and provide quality control for all projects related to Data Management. Provide data-related advisory services for project initiatives; act as the primary resource for projects that impact data reporting sets. Develop and support a Data Strategy for EMCS. Evaluate the impact of business process changes, conduct analysis and present results.

Qualifications

A degree in 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. Experience must include at least 3 years of work as an analyst developing reports in SAP Business Objects or with Power BI using DAX and Power Query. The following will be considered preferred assets: An understanding of municipal governance and emergency communication with knowledge of a variety of long-range planning activities such as business planning, strategic planning and policy development will be beneficial. You have strong communication, research, organizational, planning and problem solving skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

Applicants will be required to complete a written assessment. An enhanced security clearance will be conducted. 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: Emergency Management &

Community Safety

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 3705 35 Street NE

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: October 2, 2025

Job ID #: 312612