Procurement and Contract Specialist

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Public Service Pension

Generous vacation & personal days

Maternity/Parental leave

Wellness & Employee assistance

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist on a temporary, auxiliary basis with a hybrid work model (2 days in-office). The role focuses on procurement lifecycle management, contracting guidance, and policy implementation to support CLBC's strategic goals.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, with strong communications, judgement, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least four years of related work experience.
• Preference for a Law degree or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply procurement and contracting expertise across the lifecycle to ensure compliance with laws and policy.
• Develop and maintain RFQ, Proposal Letters, and RFPs within legal and policy boundaries.
• Support improvements to CLBC’s procurement and contracting model, including procedures.
• Draft and maintain procurement and contracting procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare reports and briefing notes on procurement effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for strategic procurement and make formal recommendations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

We arehonouredto be selected as one of B.C.’s Top Employers once again!

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Status/Term:Auxiliary/Temporary assignment – Anticipated 70 hours bi-weekly until March 2027
Classification/Salary:Financial Officer R27: position starts at $48.25 hourly
Team:Contracting & Procurement
Location:Any CLBC office(Hybrid – 2 days a week in office – after passing a 6-month probation)

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision ofCommunities of belonging, lives with connection.

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. For accommodation needs, please [e-mail] any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Contract Accountability, the Procurement and Contract Specialist applies sound procurement and contracting expertise to provide technical advice and recommendations on the ongoing application of and compliance with procurement, contracting, principles, participates in the procurement lifecycle with Head Office and Regional stakeholders, develops and monitors the procurement and contracting guidelines and framework, and conducts ad-hoc projects to support CLBC strategic goals in matters of procurement and contracting.

Responsibilities include:

• Applies judgement and expertise to ensure procurements are compliant with procurement law and government procurement principles throughout the entirety of the Procurement lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Develops and maintains Request for Qualifications, Proposal Letters and Request for Proposals within the boundaries of applicable law and policy and to meet CLBC’s ongoing operational requirements.
• Provides support and recommendations for the development and implementation of improvements to CLBC’s contract accountability and procurement model including policy, procedures and practices;
• Responsible for development and maintenance of procurement and contracting procedures and guidelines.
• Monitors ongoing procurement and contracting practice and procedures and drafts reports and briefing notes for the Manager, Procurement and Contract Accountability, other Finance Leaders and CLBC Managers regarding the effectiveness of procurement and contracting practice and whether ongoing practice is compliant with procurement law and government principles, including identification of issues requiring further investigation or direction on proceeding
• Identifies opportunities for strategic procurement, new/emerging procurement initiatives, evaluates options and makes formal recommendations to mangers, directors, and VPs.
• The successful candidate will have superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to individuals and groups at a level appropriate to the audience; possesses and applies a high degree of tact and good judgement; has a high level of attention to detail; has exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize assignments; is focused, highly motivated and results-oriented.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, supplemented by a minimum of four years of related work experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Law and/or an equivalent combination of education, legal training and experience

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal daysPaid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.
• Closing date: September 3, 2026

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.