Advisor, Corporate Planning & Reporting

parklandcounty; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee Family Assistance Program

Free on-site counselling

Social club

Health, safety and wellness committee

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Parkland County is seeking an Advisor, Corporate Planning & Reporting to support development and continuous improvement of planning and performance reporting. You will collaborate across departments to align business plans, measures and budgets with Council’s strategic priorities.

The role requires at least 3 years in performance measurement analytics, strong data analysis, and proficiency with PowerBI/Tableau, SharePoint and the Office suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Statistics or related field.
• PuMP certification and/or CBIP are assets.
• Formal performance measurement training is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in performance measurement and strategic planning analytics.
• Knowledge of municipal government strategy and operations.
• Strong data analysis, research and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and improvement of corporate planning and performance reporting processes.
• Provide research, analysis, facilitation, and strategic advisory support for evidence-based decision-making.
• Monitor organizational performance and prepare corporate reports and dashboards.
• Ensure alignment of business plans and budgets with Council’s Strategic Plan and corporate priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Now Hiring: Advisor, Corporate Planning & Reporting

Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Job Posting: #26-78

Status: Temporary, Full-time

Posting Closes: October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Schedule: 35 hours/week (7 hours/day). Working from approximately October 2026 to June 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Working within the Governance & Engagement department and reporting to the Manager, Strategy & Engagement, the Advisor, Corporate Planning & Reporting supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Parkland County’s corporate planning, business planning, and performance reporting processes. Working collaboratively with departments across the organization, the Advisor supports alignment of business plans, performance measures, and budget initiatives with Council’s Strategic Plan and corporate priorities. This position provides research, analysis, facilitation, and strategic advisory support to promote evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. The Advisor monitors organizational performance and prepares corporate reports and dashboards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in support of the County’s strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree inBusiness Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Statistics or a related field.
• PuMP certification and/or Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) are considered assets.
• Formal performance measurement and metrics analysis training would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in performance measurement and strategic planning analytics and application.
• Knowledge and technical experience working within strategy and operations of municipal government, including public policies and procedures to support efficient service delivery.
• Exceptional data analysis, research and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, data visualization tools (such as PowerBI or Tableau) and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs.

Requirements:

• Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license and current, satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:

• A Starting Salary of: $83,100 to $86,500 per year
• Benefits Including: Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental
• Work/Life Balance:
  • Option to join the Earned Day Off Program
  • Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
  • Birthday off with pay
  • Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at [e-mail].