Contract and Procurement Consultant

Government of Alberta

Contract and Procurement Consultant in Alberta improving employment services funding and delivery structures. Act as trusted advisor with emphasis on procurement processes and compliance requirements.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRed Deer • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$76,613 - CA$100,493 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a critical role in strengthening how employment services are funded and delivered across Alberta
Act as a trusted advisor and problem-solver to ensure compliance and risk management
Improve procurement processes by identifying gaps and implementing enhancements
Develop tracking tools and reporting for contract performance and operational priorities
Provide advisory support and clear guidance on contracts and procurement practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

University graduation in a related field (Social Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics)
2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below
Experience working with contracts, grants, or procurement processes
Strong analytical and project coordination skills
Demonstrated experience improving business processes
Knowledge of labour market information or program delivery environments
Experience working with systems and tools used to support contract tracking (e.g., SharePoint, Excel)
Strong communication and writing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional development opportunities
Public Service Pension Plan
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementprocurement processesbusiness process improvementanalytical skillsproject coordinationreportingtracking tools development

Soft Skills

problem-solvingadvisory supportcommunication skillswriting skills