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As a Business Coordinator for Planning and Development Services, you will provide advisory and operational support to the Sr. Manager within the business unit, ensuring that the complex, evolving, and fast-paced needs of the Senior Manager's Office are met. Primary duties include:

• Assist the Senior Manager in monitoring and analyzing emerging reputational, political or operational issues, providing research-based recommendations to mitigate risks and support decision-making.
• Support the development of process improvements, efficiencies, and strategic solutions that align with Council direction and comply with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, and updates for Council, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Collaborate with external agencies, industry representatives, and government partners to ensure City planning initiatives are effectively communicated and executed.
• Coordinate and analyze departmental reporting for the Senior Manager's office, preparing risk monitoring, resource utilization reports, presentations, and documentation to support leadership decision-making.
• Assist in developing and refining performance measures, tools, and processes, while assessing and enhancing resource management to recommend operational improvements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience, including experience coordinating projects with diverse audiences and a formal understanding of municipal governance and operational processes.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques is required.
• Experience with the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, along with experience using Escribe meeting software, Content Server, and PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) is an asset.
• Success in this position requires effective communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, a high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

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.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Planning & Development Services - Service Excellence
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: Pay Grade 8 $39.00 - 52.14 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: May 22, 2026
• Job ID: 314427