Senior Contract Specialist

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Public Service is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist in Edmonton to provide expert procurement, contract and grant guidance within ALSS and the Corporate Procurement Office. You will support the Contract and Grant Review Committee, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate across ministry teams to deliver effective contracting programs.

A university degree plus four years of relevant experience is required, with SCMP being an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field with four years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Equivalency options allow education to substitute for experience.
• Assets include professional purchasing certification (SCMP) and knowledge of government policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on procurements, contracts and grants within ALSS.
• Support CGRC reviews with thorough assessments and recommendations.
• Develop and implement policy and best practices within ALSS and CPO.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Agility

Drive for Results

Education

University degree in related field

SCMP certification (asset)

Tools

Contract/grant management systems

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Contract Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 87572
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 5, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides support for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial support, affordable housing, services for the homeless, 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.

The Corporate Procurement Office (CPO) supports the goals and objectives of ALSS by playing a leadership role in governance, accountability, and procurement, contract, and grant management activities.

For more information about our work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services

Role Responsibilities

Are you a procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in the public service? Do you wish you could spread your enthusiasm for procurement, contract and grant details?

If the answer is yes, we want you to consider a career in Corporate Procurement Office (CPO)! CPO is eager to have a strong analytical mind join their team as a Senior Contract Specialist providing services to one of the larger ministries in the Government of Alberta (GoA).

Reporting to the Manager - CPO, you will be part of a team of procurement, contract, and grant, experts who provide consultation, policy, compliance, reporting, and training services to the contracting and grant program staff of Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS).

As a Senior Contract Specialist, your knowledge of best practices for procurements, contracts, and grants as well as relevant GoA policies, legislation and trade agreements, will enable you to provide expert advice and guidance in adapting, implementing and integrating corporate contract and grant policy and best practices within ALSS.

You will also support ALSS’ Contract and Grant Review Committee (CGRC) by providing thorough reviews of submissions, presenting recommendations to the CGRC, and working with all areas of the ministry to ensure all related administrative and reporting requirements are satisfied.

As a valuable member of CPO’s team, you will participate in working groups and provide input on the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, controls and other strategic or operational initiatives.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Be a great communicator, who is organized and attentive to details;
• Be motivated to work independently to solve problems;
• Be comfortable balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting client needs: and
• Look for ways to be a positive influence, even without positional authority.

APS Competencies

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.

The competencies most necessary for this role include:

• Systems Thinking - You understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate;
• Agility - You are able to anticipate changing demands and adapt accordingly;
• Drive for Results- You are able to remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience in end to end procurement.

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.

Assets:

• Professional purchasing certification. E.g. Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or similar;
• Working knowledge of government policies, organizational structures and decision-making machinery; and
• Experience working with contract and grant management systems.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

This is a permanent position located in Edmonton, AB: Labour Building, 10808 – 99 Avenue NW.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your qualifications, including your written communication skills and attention to detail.

To be considered for this competition, your application must include a cover letter and resume.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete a written assignment.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.