Chief of Staff at City of Calgary

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 the Chief of Staff reporting to the President/CEO, you will be instrumental in helping deliver CH's vision, strategic objectives, work plans and manage the workflow of projects and initiatives. Primary duties include:

• Manage workflow and deadlines for all reports to the CH Board Committees, Board of Directors meetings and Annual General Meetings.
• Chair meetings of CH Executive Leadership Team and Workforce Planning, coordinating agendas and content.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with CH colleagues, Municipal, Provincial and Federal administration and elected officials and housing sector organizations.
• Lead special project work on behalf of the President's Office.
• Participate on various corporate and external partner committees on behalf of the President and represent the President as required on CH committees and act as a proxy for decision-making.
• Respond to high priority inquiries from residents, the public and political officials in a timely, sensitive and effective manner.
• Monitor large scale projects and keep the President apprised of progress, challenges, and risks.
• Identify and lead issue responses for the President's office.
• Research, analyze and prepare correspondence and reports on behalf of the President for senior officials.
• Deliver on strategic items and responding to emerging situations including business continuity and emergency response.
• Participate in CH's Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or a related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience working in a related real estate or housing organization, non-profit or government industry. A master's degree will be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, leading teams, working with executive level leadership and Board of Directors.
• Experience responding to sensitive situations or people experiencing trauma with diplomacy and leadership.
• Demonstrated competencies in strategic and analytical thinking and decision-making, leadership, report writing and excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative and work in complex, high paced, multifaceted environment with minimal supervision while exercising initiative and good judgment.
• A good working knowledge of Public and Housing Policy, strategic planning processes, non-profit sector and/or The City/Wholly Owned Subsidiaries ad board governance and structure, is an asset.
• A high level of political acumen and judgement including ability to work effectively with a variety of people city staff, elected offices, other orders of government, the public and external organizations.
• Strong ability to effectively influence and communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated contributions towards achieving equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and serving people experiencing vulnerabilities.

Pre-employment Requirements

• .Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.