Advisor, Strategic Procurement

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking an Advisor, Strategic Procurement to lead analysis, policy interpretation, and strategic initiatives across municipal procurement. You will engage with departments, develop governance frameworks, and drive sustainable procurement practices within a fast-paced public sector environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of procurement

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field is required.
• Seven (7) years of progressing experience in a procurement role is required.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field is required with CPPB/CPPO/SCMP or equivalent as asset.
• Training or certification in sustainable procurement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice, and guidance on procurement procedures and processes.
• Ensure requirements are complete, feasible, and conform to standards.
• Participate in working groups to analyze and improve procurement processes.
• Research data, analyze workflows, and assess performance metrics for improvements.
• Prepare reports and templates; develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Act as a champion for strategic and sustainable procurement practices.
• Support development and implementation of departmental procurement strategies and procedures.
• Prepare supporting documentation and training materials.

Skills

Public procurement

Sustainable procurement

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Research

Planning and prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Business Administration/Finance

Degree with CPPB/CPPO/SCMP asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

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Requisition ID:4697
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch: Corporate Services, Supply Chain
Job Location:Fort McMurray
Pay Level:PL16
Start Rate: $58.81
Permanent Rate: $69.43(Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/11/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):22/11/2026
Posting Type:Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Department —a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under minimal supervision, the Advisor, Strategic Procurement provides advice and support in the development and implementation of strategic and sustainable procurement initiatives to advance municipal objectives. With expertise in public procurement, sustainable procurement, and emerging best practices, the incumbent assists with the integration of sustainable and transformative procurement principles throughout the Municipality’s procurement lifecycle and acts as a liaison with municipal departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide information, advice, and guidance on procurement procedures and processes, ensuring alignment with applicable policies and legislation.
• Ensure identified requirements are complete, comprehensive, correctly interpreted, feasible, and conform to organizational standards.
• Participate in working groups to acquire, analyze, share, and evaluate procurement related processes, procedures, policies, and initiatives.
• Research and analyze relevant data, business processes, workflows, and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of existing processes and identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Compile performance metrics, create tools and templates, and prepare reports.
• Develop recommendations based on best practices supporting continuous improvement and strengthening service delivery.
• Develop recommendations for the integration of strategic and sustainable initiatives into the procurement lifecycle, including supplier evaluation, procurement policies, life cycle cost analysis, and compliance with environmental regulations and social standards.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental strategies, tools, administrative procedures, and enhanced processes specific to strategic procurement initiatives.
• Prepare supporting documentation, user manuals, communication materials, and facilitate related training.
• Act as a champion for strategic and sustainable procurement practices.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Work is in a fast-paced and highly confidential office environment. The incumbent must be able to maintain concentration and accuracy and adhere to deadlines despite frequent interruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Sound understanding of best practices regarding public procurement processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging trends in public procurement and sustainable procurement.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of various purchasing methods and practices, legislative/regulatory frameworks governing procurement, including the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), and New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA).
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the vendor community and commodity needs.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply them to business processes and projects as required.
• Skilled in engaging and communicating with a variety of interest groups relating to procurement, including topics with which additional sensitivity and political awareness may be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and user-friendly language, including instructional, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in business process mapping, and identifying, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
• Sound planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Proven ability to be discreet, keep all information and documentation strictly confidential.
• Experience working in a team-orientated, collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads and execute tasks while under strict deadlines.
• Strong research, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and project management software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field is required. An unrelated diploma will be accepted if also combined with a professional procurement designation or certification as listed below.
• Seven (7) years of progressing experience in a procurement role is required.

OR

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field is required. An unrelated degree will be accepted if also combined with a professional procurement designation or certification as listed below.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in a procurement role is required.
• C ompletion of a professional procurement designation or certification (Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent) is an asset.
• T raining or certification in sustainable procurement is an asset (i.e., Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager (CSP) designation, Sustainable Procurement Fellowship (SPF)).
• Experience working in a public sector procurement role is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. A ll employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.