Business Support Specialist

City of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Calgary is seeking a Business Support Specialist to enhance Fleet & Inventory operations through data-driven solutions and cross-departmental collaboration. This role involves system optimization, reporting, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in report generation and project management.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Pensions and benefits

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with a diploma or 3 years with a degree.
• Experience in generating reports using Excel and PowerBI.
• Project management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Investigate system issues and collaborate with IT for solutions.
• Create and deliver reports to guide decision-making.
• Support the Flex Fleet Corporate Car Share Program.

Skills

Business communication skills

Research skills

Collaboration skills

Education

2 year diploma in IT or related field

Degree in Science, Commerce, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Excel

Crystal Reports

Web Intelligence

PowerBI

FleetFocus M5

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$44.76/hr - CA$59.84/hr

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.

As a Business Support Specialist, you will support Fleet & Inventory operations by driving technology-enabled solutions, data-driven process improvements, and cross-departmental collaboration. Acting as a key liaison between IT, operational teams, and internal and external interested and impacted parties, you will lead system optimization efforts, support enterprise platforms like M5, and contribute to corporate initiatives such as the Flex Fleet Corporate Car Share Program and EV charging infrastructure planning & implementation. Your work will align with the City's sustainability goals while improving service efficiency and vehicle accessibility across departments. Primary duties include:

• Investigate system issues to uncover underlying causes, collaborate with IT to forecast and plan for future needs, and formulate and deploy effective corrective measures.
• Create and deliver both routine and special reports, such as M5-based reports and dashboards, to guide Fleet Services decision-making on resourcing, while working closely with IT to ensure necessary system integrations.
• Examine current processes, verify exception report data, identify errors or gaps, and evaluate emerging technologies to pinpoint process enhancements that drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with IT and various business units to spearhead ongoing improvement efforts, define clear business and project needs, draft comprehensive project plans, suggest innovative solutions, and oversee the successful implementation of these initiatives.
• Research best practices and technologies, identify gaps in processes and procedures, and risk management.
• Support the Flex Fleet Corporate Car Share Program by assisting with program operations, planning, reporting, and customer service coordination across business units.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at existing and/or future facilities to support the expansion of low-emission transportation options.
• Collaborate with the Green Fleet Strategy team to ensure Flex Fleet aligns with corporate sustainability goals by promoting access to a diverse vehicle pool that meets both operational needs and environmental targets.

Qualifications

• A completed 2 year diploma in IT or a related field plus at least 5 years of related experience; OR
• A degree in Science, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field plus at least 3 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in generating reports using Excel, Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence and PowerBI to develop custom reports is required.
• Experience with project management and FleetFocus M5 will be considered assets.
• Success in this position requires demonstrated business communication skills, research skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and business specialists.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Government Administration, Technology, Information and Media, and Business Consulting and Services

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