About City of Calgary
What is the City of Calgary?
The City of Calgary is the municipal government of Calgary, Alberta — Canada's third-largest city, home to roughly 1.5 million residents. It delivers the full range of municipal services, from transit, roads and water to parks, recreation, planning and emergency services, and is one of the largest employers in Alberta.
Where will I work?
City of Calgary employees work from civic offices and facilities across Calgary, Alberta. Most office-based positions follow a compressed/re-arranged work week, and many roles support hybrid work.
What is the team like?
Around 15,000 employees — engineers, planners, analysts, IT and digital-government specialists, finance, HR and administrative staff, alongside transit, parks, water and public-safety teams.
Work-Life Balance
The City runs a genuine compressed work week. From its careers benefits: "Re-Arranged Work Week (RAWW): is a form of a compressed work week and is the default work schedule for most office-based positions at The City." A "Compressed Work Week (CWW)" is additionally available as an opt-in schedule that "allows them to work their position's hours over fewer days… earning a day off every week or two weeks."
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed / Re-Arranged Work Week — the default schedule for most office-based positions.
- Hybrid work for many roles.
- Defined-benefit pension (Local Authorities Pension Plan).
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
- Generous vacation and paid leave.
- Professional development and career growth.
How to Apply
Browse and apply for current openings on the City of Calgary careers site at calgary.ca/careers.