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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 Research Social Planner, you will lead and conduct social research to support recommendations for social planning, policy and program development and implementation. Primary duties include:

- Design and manage innovative program, policy or issue-based research and evaluation projects.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpret findings in recurrent and one-time reports and presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
- Analyze information, write reports on social issues, and disseminate information collected and analyzed by others (for example: educational institutions, Statistics Canada, think tanks, consultants, governments).
- Collaborate and consult with interdepartmental partners around shared outcomes and data collection, including program evaluation and measurement advice.




- Provide technical consultation and research methodology best practices to community partners and other business units within The City that is professional and easily understood.
- Represent the department and/or business unit on planning bodies and interagency committees on research matters, data development standards, trend analysis, and findings that result in recommendations.

Qualifications

- A master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline with social research and policy emphasis.
- At least 3 years of experience in interdisciplinary research, evaluation, and policy work in an applied human services setting.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality deliverables (reports, presentations, evaluation frameworks, data visualization, and briefing notes) for non-technical audiences is required.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, statistical analysis software such as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and survey design.
- Knowledge of large datasets and disaggregated data used for community indicators and benchmarking such as Census data.
- Previous experience in leading or executing complex evaluations/reviews in a government setting would be considered a strong asset.
- Experience in program evaluation within the non-profit and/or public sector would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working across jurisdictions and with multiple partners would be considered an asset.




- Project management experience and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered assets.
- Ability to apply abstract and conceptual thinking to advance understanding complex 'on the ground' social issues and use research for sense making when the problem or solution is unclear, untested, or ambiguous.
- Demonstrated experience applying equity, anti-racism, and intersectional approaches to research, evaluation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Success in this position requires strong background in social research and evaluation, a community-based research perspective that supports meaningful and equity informed engagement.
- Success in this position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
- You are highly motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and under tight timelines to meet client needs.

Pre-employment Requirements

- Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
- 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 versatile 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.

Position and Pay Information

- Business Unit: Community Strategies
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
- Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $50.92 - 68.15 per hour
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
- Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Location: 315 10 Avenue SE
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: August 24, 2026
- Job ID: 315043

📌 Research Social Planner (Calgary)
🏢 City of Calgary
📍 Calgary