Senior Contract Specialist, Corporate Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

Alberta Public Service benefits

Professional learning and development

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Senior Contract Specialist (Corporate Procurement) in Edmonton to lead procurement, contract and grant activities for the Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services ministry. You will provide expert guidance to staff and ensure governance and compliance with GoA policies.

Reporting to the Manager of the Corporate Procurement Office, you will implement and integrate contract and grant policy best practices and support staff through training and consultation.

Qualifications

• Minimum: university degree in a related field with four years of end-to-end procurement experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, policy, compliance, reporting and training services to contracting and grant staff.
• Advise ALSS on procurement, contracts and grants policies and best practices within GoA.
• Ensure alignment with GoA policies, legislation and trade agreements.
• Support stakeholders and respond to diverse client needs with clarity and professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

University degree in a related field

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Contract Specialist, Corporate Procurement
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.

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.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

• 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.

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