Corporate Lead - Procurement & Risk Management

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Red Deer is seeking a seasoned professional to lead procurement and risk management across the organization. You will develop strategies, ensure compliance with trade agreements, and oversee contract tendering processes.

You will manage staff, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and partner with departments, suppliers, and legal advisors to protect municipal interests and improve service delivery. This regular full-time role includes a competitive hourly remuneration.

Qualifications

• University degree in legal, business, finance, procurement or closely related field.
• Continuous leadership development training and professional procurement designation preferred.
• Enterprise Risk Management Certification is preferred or expected to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate procurement and risk management programs, ensuring compliance with trade agreements, legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on public procurement, contract law, tendering processes, risk management, insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and internal controls to maximize value and mitigate risk.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract law

Risk management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Training

Negotiation

Audit/compliance

Insurance knowledge

Education

University degree in legal, business, finance, procurement

Job description

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity:

Consistent with corporate strategic priorities and applicable rules and regulations, this position performs planning, organization, development and coordination of procurement and risk management activities for the entire corporation.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee corporate procurement and risk management programs, ensuring compliance with trade agreements, legislation, policies, and best practices while aligning activities with organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on public procurement, contract law, tendering processes, risk management, insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and internal controls to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support effective corporate operations.
• Manage and develop professional staff, including workforce planning, performance management, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Lead stakeholder training and organizational capacity building to strengthen procurement and risk management knowledge across the organization.
• Direct special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and driving process and system enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships with departments, suppliers, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to support effective service delivery and decision-making.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, contract monitoring, risk assessments, and insurance programs to protect organizational interests and ensure operational effectiveness.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• University degree with major in legal, business, finance, procurement, or closely related field, plus continuous training in leadership development, professional procurement designation (such as Certified Public Procurement Officer). Prefer that Enterprise Risk Management Certification is held; if not, will be expected to obtain certification.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, including supervisory responsibilities
• Experience in insurance business will be considered an asset
• High degree of integrity and personal and professional ethics
• Ability to use appropriate judgment and initiative when making recommendations and resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature
• Ability to make difficult decisions in an impartial and objective manner
• Considerable knowledge of administration problem solving and the implementation of effective solutions
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of public procurement and supply‑chain management and business practices related to public procurement
• Comprehensive knowledge of tendering and contract laws, trade agreements, policies and procedures governing public procurement
• Comprehensive skill in researching and preparing highly complex solicitations and contract documents
• Considerable skill in project and program management
• Comprehensive insurance knowledge will be considered an asset
• Considerable skills in risk assessment, control and financing or willingness to pursue

Affiliation:

Exempt

Status:

Regular Full-time

Remuneration:

$56.98 to $71.23 per hour

$111,546 to $139,433 per annum

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.