Coordinator, Growth Strategy - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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, antiracism 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 Coordinator, Growth Strategy will provide leadership and guidance for the Citywide Growth Strategy, a key priority of the Planning and Development Services department. The Coordinator will lead a team of professionals working on all three components of the Citywide Growth Strategy, with a specific focus on the new communities, industrial, and water policy planning components.

Primary duties include:

Lead a team of professionals to deliver on the goals of the Citywide Growth Strategy, particularly for new community and industrial areas, as well as water policy planning work related to growth.
Work extensively with staff in other City departments, including Directors and General Managers, to achieve common outcomes and goals.
Be responsible for facilitating solutionsfocused collaboration with internal and external partners. With others, represent the Citywide Growth Strategy to city building partners.
Support the Administrative growth committees, including chairing meetings, working with committee members, giving presentations, and agenda setting.
Coach the team on options to address particularly controversial or challenging situations.
Foster a supportive team environment by leading and managing through coaching, mentoring, performance management; and ensure that quality service standards and performance targets and deadlines are met.
Manage the human resource functions of the section including hiring, coaching and training; career development and performance management; and ensuring quality and service standards are met.

Qualifications

A degree in planning, geography, economics, finance or related field with at least 8 years of experience in policy making, strategic planning, land development, infrastructure investment, capital planning, and/or public engagement.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
A graduate degree in one of the above disciplines is considered an asset.
The following competencies will be considered assets:
Leadership experience managing teams and work programs.
Knowledge of city planning policies and development approvals processes.
Knowledge of infrastructure and service coordination and delivery.
Knowledge of market trends and economic impact analysis.
Demonstrated political acumen.

Pre-employment Requirements