Supervisor, Commercial Services

The City of Calgary

$100K — $125K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years in public sector operations, infrastructure services, construction, or business administration.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety practices, contract administration, and municipal operations.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team in operations and customer service support.
  • Administer materials, technical requirements, and business processes for various programs.
  • Ensure construction and maintenance work meets safety and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate operational preparedness for capital projects and emergency responses.
  • Monitor budgets, claims, recoveries, and service agreements for financial efficiency.
  • Cultivate relationships with developers, contractors, and utility providers.
  • Implement continuous improvement tools and practices for service delivery.

Benefits

  • Full-time office-based work with no remote options.
  • Standard 35-hour work week with a 5-day work schedule.
  • Temporary position lasting up to 23 months.
Full Job Description
As the Supervisor, Commercial services, you will report to the Leader from Streetlight & Electrical team, and you will provide leadership and oversight for business operations, permitting, materials development, financial administration, and customer service activities supporting Streetlight, Traffic Signals, and Traffic Field Operations programs. The role leads a multidisciplinary team and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery. Primary duties include: - Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for business operations, customer service, and administrative support functions. - Support the development and administration of materials, technical requirements, specifications, standards, and business processes for Streetlight, Traffic Signals, and Traffic Field Operations programs. - Oversee permitting activities and ensure construction, maintenance, and design work complies with safety requirements, trade agreements, legislation, bylaws, standards, and City policies. - Coordinate operational readiness activities to support capital projects, maintenance programs, and emergency response requirements. - Monitor budgets, claims, recoveries, reporting, and service agreements to support effective financial stewardship. - Build and maintain strong working relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and internal business units. - Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement tools, procedures, and practices that improve service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency. Qualifications - A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Management or a related field. - A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public sector operations, infrastructure services, construction, or business administration. - Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholder groups. - Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety practices, contract administration, and municipal operations. - Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Pre-employment Requirements - Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills. - Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Workstyle - This position works full time from the office, with no remote work options available. Position and Pay Information - Business Unit: Mobility - Union: Exempt - Position Type: 1 Temporary (Up to 23 months) - Compensation: Level A1 $100,531 - 125,664 per annum - 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: 2808 Spiller Road SE - Audience: Internal/External - Apply By: September 21, 2026 - Job ID: 315258

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