Contract Specialist

Island Health; Victoria, Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health in Victoria, BC is seeking a Contract Specialist to lead contracting processes and support internal customers across multiple programs. You will draft, edit and review standard form contracts, balancing program needs with policy compliance and organizational risk.

The role requires five years of procurement experience and a Master's degree in Health Administration or Business Administration. A remote work arrangement may be considered, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Administration or Business Administration with five years experience in procurement and contract management.
• Experience in contracting life cycle, risk management and policy compliance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting processes and provide guidance to internal customers.
• Draft, edit and review standard form contracts aligned with policy.
• Assess program needs and organizational risk in procurement decisions.
• Support cross‑site coordination and ongoing contract management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Master's degree in Health Administration or Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Aberdeen Hospital (ABER) - Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 CA (Primary)
NER Finance & Payroll (NER) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Jan. 11 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Leader or designate, the Contract Specialist, provides leadership and support to the organization primarily by effectively contributing to the contracting process. The Specialist serves the program areas (internal customers) within Island Health by drafting, editing and reviewing standard form contracts, giving consideration to the program needs, the organizational risk and policy compliance within Island Health. The Specialist provides advice on best practices through the stages of contract planning, procurement/competitive process, contract award and ongoing management. The Specialist takes a proactive approach identifying trends and creating process oriented solutions that can be translated into procedures and policies, improving organizational and departmental efficiency. The Specialist manages many concurrent projects and balances competing priorities based on a broad understanding of organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Health Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years' recent related experience in procurement, negotiation and contract execution. Education specifically in the areas of the contracting life cycle, contracting law, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia), risk management and insurance.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed listening skills and the ability to integrate feedback into personal performance and departmental work
• Ability to understand patterns and trends and translate into process improvements and policy and procedural recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Creativity and flexibility to meet customer needs within legislative and policy constraints
• Demonstrated judgment, analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency using a PC, standard office software such as Word and Excel, and ability to use Access

This position will support the Regional Community Programs and Contracts Team. Prior knowledge of community health services, CSIL, and Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (HSADD) is an asset. A remote work arrangement may be considered.Add-hoc travel may be required.The salary range for this position is $90,770.00 (min) to $113,462.00 (midpoint) to $130,481.00 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity."