The mandate of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund ("OCIF") is to manage the OCIF Reserve effectively and in a manner that creates an environment that encourages economic recovery and growth, helps reduce the impact of the economic downturn on members of the community and businesses, and capitalizes on new opportunities to support Calgary's economic success into the future.
The purpose of the OCIF is to serve as a catalyst to increase the viability of projects that can facilitate economic development in Calgary in the short, medium and long term. Due to the wide variety and nature of projects that can support economic development, OCIF's governance is arranged to be both nimble and broad, thereby facilitating a greater opportunity to capitalize on potential projects that can support Calgary's economic strategy. OCIF represents one strategic tool at Calgary's disposal to leverage for any future circumstances that can positively impact Calgary's economic development activities.
Board Information
Only the Council members are published on this page.
To see the full list of appointed members, please visit the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund website
The Mayor
The Councillor appointed to Calgary Economic Development
11 Public members, local business leaders experienced in multi-billion-dollar investment deals in a variety of sectors
6 minimum
OCIF is not part of the City Clerk's advertisement, recruitment and appointment of the Boards, Commissions and Committees process.
Public members are recruited through OCIF and are appointed at the Annual Shareholder Meeting.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Pootmans, Richard | Member of Council | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
| Mayor Gondek, Jyoti | Mayor | 01 Nov 2021 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active |
