Senior Contract Specialist, Corporate Procurement

Job summary

The Senior Contract Specialist provides expert consultation, policy guidance, and compliance oversight for procurement, contract, and grant management activities within the ministry. They also support the Contract and Grant Review Committee by reviewing submissions and providing recommendations to ensure administrative and reporting requirements are met.

Job details

Job InformationJob Title: Senior Contract Specialist, Corporate ProcurementJob Requisition ID: 87572Ministry: Assisted Living and Social ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 5, 2026Classification: Program Services 4Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides support for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial support, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The Corporate Procurement Office (CPO) supports the goals and objectives of ALSS by playing a leadership role in governance, accountability, and procurement, contract, and grant management activities.For more information about our work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-servicesRole Responsibilities Are you a procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in the public service? Do you wish you could spread your enthusiasm for procurement, contract and grant details? If the answer is yes, we want you to consider a career in Corporate Procurement Office (CPO)! CPO is eager to have a strong analytical mind join their team as a Senior Contract Specialist providing services to one of the larger ministries in the Government of Alberta (GoA).Reporting to the Manager - CPO, you will be part of a team of procurement, contract, and grant, experts who provide consultation, policy, compliance, reporting, and training services to the contracting and grant program staff of Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS).As a Senior Contract Specialist, your knowledge of best practices for procurements, contracts, and grants as well as relevant GoA policies, legislation and trade agreements, will enable you to provide expert advice and guidance in adapting, implementing and integrating corporate contract and grant policy and best practices within ALSS. You will also support ALSS’ Contract and Grant Review Committee (CGRC) by providing thorough reviews of submissions, presenting recommendations to the CGRC, and working with all areas of the ministry to ensure all related administrative and reporting requirements are satisfied. As a valuable member of CPO’s team, you will participate in working groups and provide input on the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, controls and other strategic or operational initiatives. To be successful in this role you must: Be a great communicator, who is organized and attentive to details; Be motivated to work independently to solve problems; Be comfortable balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting client needs: and Look for ways to be a positive influence, even without positional authority. The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The competencies most necessary for this role include: Systems Thinking - You understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate; Agility - You are able to anticipate changing demands and adapt accordingly; Drive for Results - You are able to remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: University graduation in a related field plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience in end to end procurement. Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Assets: Professional purchasing certification. E.g. Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or similar; Working knowledge of government policies, organizational structures and decision-making machinery; and Experience working with contract and grant management systems. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Notes Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday. This is a permanent position located in Edmonton, AB: Labour Building, 10808 – 99 Avenue NW.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your qualifications, including your written communication skills and attention to detail. To be considered for this competition, your application must include a cover letter and resume.As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete a written assignment.Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Links and information on what we have to offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information. Professional learning and development. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca.

What you’ll do

The Senior Contract Specialist provides expert consultation, policy guidance, and compliance oversight for procurement, contract, and grant management activities within the ministry. They also support the Contract and Grant Review Committee by reviewing submissions and providing recommendations to ensure administrative and reporting requirements are met.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree in a related field and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in end-to-end procurement. Strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and knowledge of government policies and trade agreements are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan • Professional learning and development • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Grant Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Contract management
• Grant management
• Policy development
• Compliance
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Strategic planning
• Reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Negotiation
• Project coordination
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Operating Expense
• Management
• Governance
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Enthusiasm
• Accountability
• Research
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Machinery
• Legislation
• Supply Chain Management
• Social Work
• Educational Assessment
• Continuing Care
• Assisted Living
• Policy Compliance
• Systems Thinking
• Certified Purchasing Professional

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Corporate Procurement Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents