The City of Calgary is hiring this February and some jobs pay over $150K

Jan 27 2026, 5:11 pm

If you’re looking for a new job, the City of Calgary is hiring right now, and some jobs are paying over $150,000 a year. The City was even named one of Canada’s best employers earlier this month.

From entry-level student roles to senior-level positions, there are tons of opportunities up for grabs. We rounded up just a few of the positions currently available.

Senior Accountant

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Salary: $44.01 to $58.82

Some details about this job: In this position, you will support the Green Line LRT SE Project finance team by handling a range of financing, budgeting, and master data tasks.

Practice and Projects Team Lead

Salary: $113,400 to $141,700 per year

Some details about this job: The team lead is responsible for leading people, stewarding professional practice, and overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of innovation projects.

Senior Planning and Policy Strategist

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Salary: $50.92 to $68.15 per hour

Some details about this job: As a senior planning and policy strategist, you will work within the regional planning division of the city. You will work on multidisciplinary planning-related initiatives that are regional in context.

Housing Mangers

Salary:  $156,500 to $195,600 per year

Some details about this job: The City is hiring two positions, a housing performance manager and a housing implementation manager. Some primary duties include leading the implementation and administration of Home Is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, and working collaboratively with private and non-profit developers, builders, industry associations and other organizations to accelerate housing development and expand Calgary’s housing supply.

Urban Design Coordinator

Salary: $130,400 to $163,000 per year

Some details about the job: You will play a key role in ensuring the Office of Urban Design achieves the City’s mandate of design excellence across the built environment with a focus on shaping high-quality, inclusive, accessible, and innovative urban spaces that reflect Calgary’s identity, support economic growth and sustainability, and align with council priorities and the Municipal Development Plan.

Summer Student Positions

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Salary: Varies by position

Some details about these jobs: The City of Calgary is hiring for over 100 summer student positions in various departments. Some positions include business analyst summer student, IT Support summer student, and researcher summer student.

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