Lead Project and Business Analyst

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Edmonton is seeking a Lead Project and Business Analyst for the Integrated Infrastructure Services Department. This role involves overseeing capital project reporting, guiding Project and Business Analysts, and enhancing project reporting systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Administration and substantial experience in budget planning and process improvements. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the city’s infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in strategic and operational budget planning.
• Experience in project accounting and reporting.
• Expertise in process improvement and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project reporting processes and guide analysts.
• Develop and implement multiple projects focused on service delivery.
• Manage projects related to departmental initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Data tracking

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication skills

Financial concepts

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Tools

Google Suite

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful change? The Integrated Infrastructure Services Department is seeking a dynamic Lead Project and Business Analyst to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the reporting landscape of our capital projects, providing expert guidance, and leading key departmental initiatives.

As the Lead Project and Business Analyst, you will be the subject matter expert for capital project reporting and controls, systems, and data integration. You will lead the capital project reporting process, providing direction and guidance to Project and Business Analysts. You will be involved in leading major departmental initiatives, translating business financial requirements into clear reports, and ensuring data integrity and quality assurance.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the City of Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Lead capital project reporting processes, providing direction and guidance to Project and Business Analysts
  
• Act as the subject matter expert for project reporting and controls, systems, processes, and data integration
  
• Lead and direct cross-departmental teams to ensure project success and enhance the maturity of project reporting and budgeting
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor multiple projects, focusing on process and service delivery transformation
  
• Manage projects related to department initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
  
• Develop, maintain, and seek out technological solutions for reporting, ensuring they meet requirements
  
• Participate in and facilitate the capital budget process for the Department, including coordination of resources and information
  
• Provide strategic business advice and support, staying informed on branch, department, and corporate issues related to project reporting, budgeting, and execution
  
• Identify, implement, and monitor business process improvements
  
• Develop and deliver solutions to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of processes
  
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a related area
  
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic and operational budget planning, corporate performance measures budgeting, project accounting and reporting, process improvement, and stakeholder management
  
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of strategic and operational budget planning working with corporate performance measures budgeting, project accounting and reporting
  
• Experience developing new and improving of the existing processes, change management and involved stakeholder management

Skills required for success:

• Considerable knowledge in project management, change management and project implementation
  
• Strong skills in data tracking, recording, analyzing, interpreting, and formula creation
  
• Strong ability to use analytics software including Google Suite, DataStudio, Tableau, Socrata
  
• Considerable knowledge of SAP, COBS and eBuilder
  
• Strong critical thinking, consensus-building, and influencing skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Knowledge of financial concepts such as variance reporting, basic accounting, and project management principles, Capital and Operating Budgets
  
• Knowledge and experience creating financial procedures/processes; training materials and tools
  
• Ability to provide training, advice and direction to different audiences
  
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures associated with the scope of work
  
• Ability to work with a diverse group across the Department and Corporation in an integrated and professional manner
  
• Knowledge of financial controls
  
• Demonstrated alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
  
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
  
• Applicants may be tested

Assets:

• Leadership and project management experience within a public sector environment

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
  
• 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 [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits.

Up to 1 Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 Hours Weekly

Salary Range: $48.767 - $61.623 (Hourly); $85,915 - $108,564 (Annually)

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: [AO/ MM]

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

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst II
Posting Date: Jun 24, 2025
Closing Date: July 8, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Integrated Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 12th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4