Manager, Contracted Services

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

AGLC in St. Albert is seeking a Manager of the Contracted Services for a temporary two-year span.

The role leads a professional team to procure medium to high-value goods, services and construction, ensuring compliance with policies and contract law while delivering value to the organization. You will develop procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and oversee contract management, performance, and process improvements, reporting to the Director, Procurement.

Qualifications

• University degree in supply chain, procurement, or related discipline.
• 4+ years progressively responsible experience in public purchasing in a large public sector organization.
• At least 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of trade agreements and Canadian contract law.
• Experience with IT services procurement and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, ITIL, COBIT or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning, coordination, and delivery using ERP and procurement tools.
• Ensure processes comply with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support development of procurement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Build relationships with internal partners, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Provide training on procurement policies and best practices.
• Promote customer-focused procurement and evolving standards.
• Collaborate with Vendor/Contract Management and Strategic Procurement teams.
• Contribute to procurement strategy, policy development, and process improvements.
• Monitor trends, risks, and opportunities for innovative service delivery.

Skills

Public procurement experience

Supervisory experience

Trade agreement knowledge

Vendor performance management

IT service procurement knowledge

Education

University degree in supply chain/procurement

Tools

ITIL

COBIT

Six Sigma

Job description

ABOUT AGLC

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.

ABOUT CORPORATE SERVICES

This Corporate Services Division provides corporate business support services for AGLC. It consists of the Office of the CFO, Corporate Operations, Finance, Procurement, Properties, Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Manager, Contracted Services

Job Req: 1372
Location: St. Albert - Corriveau
Division/Branch: Corporate Services / Procurement
Classification: SCN.03.001.M30
Status: Permanent - FT
Salary: $104,810.00 - $144,114.00
Reports to: Chelle Busch
Closing Date: November 11th 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Do you have the ability to read minds, anticipate needs, and conjure up minor miracles? If this sounds like you, AGLC would like to hear from you. The Procurement Branch is looking for a Manager of the Contracted Services section for a temporary span of 2 years .

Working with a dynamic leadership team and reporting to the Director, Procurement, the Manager, Contracted Services is responsible for leading a team of professional resources to procure medium to high dollar goods, services, and construction where the value, risk and complexity generally require multiple proposals.

The Contracted Services unit provides progressive and proactive procurement services to help business areas achieve their objectives, while striking the appropriate balance between serving customers’ business needs and compliance with applicable policies, legislation and contract law. The Manager delivers procurement services that add value to the AGLC and that enable the achievement of business objectives while demonstrating excellence, fairness, integrity, openness and transparency in all aspects of their work.

The Manager’s responsibilities include planning and coordination, procurement delivery, stakeholder relationships, contract and vendor management, policy and process development, staffing and performance management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead procurement planning, coordination, and delivery activities utilizing the organization's ERP system and various procurement software and online tools.
• Ensure procurement processes are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal business partners, external stakeholders, and vendors.
• Provide guidance, training, and information sessions related to procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a customer-focused approach and support evolving public procurement standards and practices.
• Work closely with leaders responsible for Vendor and Contract Management and Strategic Procurement and Integration to advance key procurement initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational procurement strategy, policy development, and process improvements.
• Monitor emerging procurement trends, risks, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and enhanced service delivery.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• University degree in supply chain, procurement, or related discipline from a recognized university or college
• 4+ years progressively responsible experience in public purchasing in a large public sector organization
• At least 1+ year of supervisory experience
• Considerable knowledge of applicable trade agreement obligations as well as Canadian contract law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and vendor performance management for information technology services.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, ITIL, COBIT or Six Sigma would be an asset.

NOTE:

• To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
• AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.