Contract and Procurement Specialist
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$79,774 - CA$104,572 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with service providers, community organizations, sector partners, and internal program staff to support effective service delivery and address emerging regional issues.
- Develop monitoring plans and oversee contracts and grants to ensure compliance, quality of service, and achievement of outcomes.
- Support regional and provincial procurement planning by analyzing service needs, identifying gaps and trends, conducting environmental scans, and contributing to strategic recommendations.
- Lead or support procurement activities, including developing solicitation documents, evaluating submissions, negotiating agreements, and ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and Ministry procurement frameworks.
- Apply strong knowledge of social programs, legislation, financial policies, and service delivery models to assess risks, support decision-making, ensure quality standards, and enhance service outcomes for diverse client groups.
Requirements
- University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
- Understanding of social service delivery models, community agencies, and client needs across diverse populations.
- Knowledge of procurement practices, contract management, and relevant legislation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, mediation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines independently.
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Benefits
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurement practicescontract managementmonitoring plansservice delivery modelsfinancial policiesrisk assessmentstrategic recommendationssolicitation documentsnegotiation agreementsenvironmental scans
Soft skills
collaborative relationshipsverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsstrategic thinkingnegotiation skillsmediation skillsconflict-resolution skillsindependent managementprioritization