Workforce Analyst

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 59386 - 75147

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About the Institute for Community Prosperity

The Institute for Community Prosperity is a hub of social innovation systems-learning and community engagement that bridges the knowledge wisdom and experience of community with academic learning and scholarly insight. We bring together community students and faculty from across disciplines sectors and backgrounds to tackle the complex social and ecological challenges of our time.

the Role

The Workforce Analyst supports the Institutes efforts to advance social procurement inclusive employment and changemaking across campus and community. This role involves tracking and analyzing procurement opportunities across government and post-secondary institutions coordinating bids with community partners and engaging employers and civil servants in advocacy for social value in purchasing. The position also contributes to research and publications through interviews literature reviews and knowledge-sharing activities while fostering connections with faculty and students to expand experiential learning and community-engaged research.

This position is a full-time conditionally funded term position working 35 hours per week ending November 30 2026. There is a possibility for this position to be renewed based on future funding.

Responsibilities

Social Procurement Analysis

Track and analyze procurement postings across all three levels of government as well as post-secondaries in Calgary that align with community partner priorities
Coordinate bids across participating community partners that align with job readiness for individuals facing barriers to employment
Liaise with employment facilitators from participating community partners to best understand labour market trends
Present and report back on findings
Engage employers civil servants non-profits and foundation staff on opportunities to participate in continued advocacy for social procurement
Serve as a representative of the Institute at events and meetings when needed

Research Assistance

Support research and publications related to the Institutes initiatives including interviews focus groups secondary research and literature reviews
Contribute to knowledge sharing through presentations press releases and attendance at events
Coordinate interviews and engagement

Campus Engagement and Event Coordination

Workingwithin a post-secondary context provides unique opportunities to engage faculty and students through research course delivery and internships related to changemaking and community-engaged research
Participate or organize events that increase awareness for faculty to engage across the Institutes changemaking activities
Identify opportunities to engage faculty and students through experiential learning project monitoring and related research opportunities
Coordinate support required based on identified opportunities
Assist with event planning coordination promotion and attend events

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferably in Policy Studies
2 - 3 years of experience
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated research experience
Strong written and verbal (includes hosting and public speaking) communication skills are essential for success in this role
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal organizational event coordination and problem solving skills
Proficiency in G-Suite (Gmail Google Drive etc.) and Canva
Ability to be agile to meet project needs as they evolve and willingness to work in uncertainty
Strong time management and project coordination skills
Knowledge and experience working in public policy or the non profit sector will be considered an asset
Knowledge and practice in equity diversity inclusion anti-racism and reconciliation will be considered an asset
Comfortable with sharing creative thoughts and ideas to enhance project goals

Salary: $59386.60 - $75147.80

Closing Date: December 24 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Job Title Requisition (ex. Coordinator ).

Please Note: There is a strong internal candidate for this position.

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DescriptionAbout the Institute for Community ProsperityThe Institute for Community Prosperity is a hub of social innovation systems-learning and community engagement that bridges the knowledge wisdom and experience of community with academic learning and scholarly insight. We bring together communit...