Contract and Procurement Specialist

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a skilled Contract and Procurement Specialist to support procurement, management, and oversight of contracts and grants across social programs. Location: Red Deer and surrounding areas, with a focus on independent work and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, monitoring of contracts, financial reviews, and ensuring alignment with legislation and ministry frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Human Service Administration.
• 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalency as described.
• Knowledge of social programs, service delivery models, and needs of vulnerable populations.
• Ability to assess service provider capacity, outcomes, needs, risks, and gaps.

Responsibilities

• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: build strong relationships with service providers and partners.
• Contract & Grant Monitoring: oversee contracts and grants for compliance and outcomes.
• Financial Review: review service provider expenses and assess eligibility and sustainability.
• Procurement Activities: lead planning, evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards under policy.
• Program Knowledge & Risk Management: apply knowledge of programs and legislation to assess risks.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Negotiation

Mediation

Conflict resolution

Procurement

Contract management

Grant management

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Social Work / Business Admin / Public Admin / Human Service Admin)

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Disability Services – Contract and Procurement Specialist Job Requisition ID: 86985 Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services Location: Red Deer and Surrounding areas Full or Part-Time: Full- Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope: Open Closing Date: October 6, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA) Salary: $3,148.20 to $ 4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168 to $107,710 yearly)

Assisted Living and Social Services provides support for seniors, families, and communities, and help Albertans access disability services, financial support, services for the homeless, Continuing Care 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.

For more information about Assisted Living and Social Services, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Contract and Procurement Specialist to support the procurement, management, and oversight of contracts and grants across a broad range of social programs. This role ensures that Albertans regardless of age, ability, or life circumstances receive high-quality services that meet their evolving needs.

As a Contract and Procurement Specialist, you will apply strong analytical, relationship-building, and contract management skills to support regional and provincial procurement priorities. You will work with service providers, regional staff, and various stakeholders to plan, procure, monitor, and evaluate services that directly impact vulnerable Albertans.

This position requires a high degree of independence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex, politically sensitive environments. You will be relied upon for your program knowledge, understanding of legislation and policies, and ability to effectively manage multiple contracts and priorities at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship & Stakeholder Management 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.
• Contract & Grant Monitoring Develop monitoring plans and oversee contracts and grants to ensure compliance, quality of service, and achievement of outcomes. Identify risks, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Financial Review Conduct financial reviews and risk assessments of service providers to evaluate eligibility of expenses, viability, sustainability, and capacity to deliver contracted services.
• Procurement Activities Lead and support competitive procurement activities, including procurement planning, evaluation management, negotiations, contract award, implementation, debriefing activities, and ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and Ministry procurement frameworks.
• Program Knowledge & Risk Management 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.

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards: University graduation in a related field (Bachelor of Social work, Bachelor of business administration or public administration, Bachelor of Human Service Administration) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Example:

• 2-year diploma plus minimum 6 years of progressively responsible related experience
• 1 year certificate plus minimum 7 years of progressively responsible related experience
• No post-secondary education in a related field, minimum 8 years of progressively responsible related experience would be required

Assets:

• Extensive knowledge of social services programs, social service delivery models, community agencies, and the needs of individuals with disabilities or other vulnerable populations.
• Ability to assess service provider capacity, service delivery outcomes, community needs, service gaps, and risks affecting clients and programs.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills with service providers, community partners, and government stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract and grant management and relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines independently, with strong organizational and coordination skills across programs and sectors.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, including budgeting, expenditure review, and the use of Excel and data analysis tools to support contract management and procurement planning.

Location: Red Deer, Olds and surrounding areas.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. A current work visa is required.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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.

Pre screening questions will need to be completed as part of your application process for this competition. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to a telephone and/or written assessment prior to an interview. Please ensure you provide a current email address in your resume.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at [e-mail].