As the Enterprise Risk Management Lead and agent of change, you will design and drive the systems that translate City Council’s vision into measurable action by identifying and mitigating corporate risks. You will serve as an expert advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, integrating enterprise risk management into the corporation’s strategic management system to improve strategic and corporate decision-making.

What will you do?

• Leads corporate systems for enterprise risk management to ensure City services and initiatives address Council’s strategic priorities
• Drives enterprise-wide adoption of risk management tools, reporting and decision-making processes
• Directs reporting on strategic and organizational risks to senior leadership and Council
• Collaborates with peers, teams and senior leaders to identify and define corporate and strategic risks
• Designs and delivers learning resources, including workshops, manuals, and dashboards, to embed risk management practices across the organization
• Monitors and assesses organizational maturity and uses it to inform implementation, learning and change management initiatives
• Develops evidence-based tools, resources and processes using best practice research, jurisdictional scans, and current-state analysis tailored to the City’s maturity
• Integrates enterprise risk management into the City’s strategic management framework, ensuring functional links between foresight, business planning, policy and strategy development and performance reporting
• Manages stakeholder partnerships with Department and Branch leadership to build capacity for using risk management information to inform decision-making

• A University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or other related studies
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of strategic/operational risk management, business planning, performance management, strategy or policy development and leadership and project management experience

Asset:

• An MBA or other Masters Degree in a related field would be considered an asset
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) designation
• Certification or coursework/training in strategic planning; financial management; public administration; project management; performance measures and analytics; change management; or other leadership training would be an asset

Skills required for success:

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management, strategic planning approaches, best practices and applications
• System-level experience designing scalable solutions that account for varying levels of strategic maturity and capacity across an organization
• Experience with process analysis, development and improvement
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
• Critical thinking skills and an ability to challenge existing processes
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely decisions
• Proven planning and organizational skills to manage program/project delivery
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitation of groups with competing interests and priorities
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
• Thorough understanding of strategic planning, municipal governance and governing, and executive decision-making
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact well with a diverse group of executives, colleagues, staff and citizens
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, including report writing
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Work Environment:

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly);  $95,407.57 - $121,754.54 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: RD/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst III
Posting Date: May 6, 2026
Closing Date: May 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Service Innovation and Performance
Work Location(s): Century Place, 12th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue   Edmonton T5J 3A3