Senior Contracting Specialist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Senior Contracting Specialist to provide expert guidance on tendering, contracting and financial administration for NWTHC and GNWT programs. The role ensures processes adhere to GNWT policies and maintains accountability frameworks for contracting activities.

The successful candidate will oversee evaluating tenders, RFPs, and contracts, ensure compliance with legislation, and report on procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education in procurement/business/engineering and 5 years¿ related experience in a project management or related contracting environment.
• Master's degree would require minimum 3 years of experience in a project management or related contracting environment.
• Diploma would require minimum 7 years of experience in a project management or related contracting environment.
• Knowledge of tender/contract procedures, policies and contract administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice and support for contracting activities including preparation, evaluation and administration of tenders, RFPs.
• Ensure capital projects are maintained in an accurate, effective and efficient manner per legislation and NWTHC policies.
• Tracks, records and reports on contract decisions for procurement of construction contracts on behalf of NWTHC.

Skills

Tender/contract procedures

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Accounting

Contract administration

Education

Post-secondary education in procurement/business/engineering

Master's degree in procurement/business/engineering

Diploma in procurement/business/engineering

Tools

Access

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

The Senior Contracting Specialist provides expert, efficient, effective and professional services on tendering, contracting, contract and financial administration for the Corporation.

The Senior Contracting Specialist is responsible and accountable for ensuring that an accountability framework is being adhered to that ensures the accuracy and integrity of contracting processes including ensuring that all contracting activates preformed in accordance with the GNWT and Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Provides expert advise and support for contracting activities including the preparation, evaluation and administration of tenders, Request for Proposals.
• - Ensure capital projects be maintained in an accurate , effective, and efficient manner and in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• - Tracks, record, and reports on contract decision for procurement of construction contracts on behalf of the NWTHC.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Knowledge of tender/contract procedures, polices and contract administration.
• - Working knowledge in computer software applications using PC software including Access, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• - Knowledge of northern culture and political environment.
• - Accounting, analytical and problem solving skills to ensure all financial transactions are accurate and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Key qualifications:

Completed of post-secondary education in procurement/ business, engineering or a related discipline combined with 5 years¿ related experience in a project management or related contracting environment.

Equivalencies:

A candidate with a Masters degree in procurement/business, engineering or related discipline would require a minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management or related contracting environment

A candidate with a diploma in procurement/business, engineering or related discipline would require a minimum of 7 years of experience in a project management or related contracting environment to screen in.

Related Discipline:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management
• Or Specialized Business Programs such as Supply chain management, Operations management, Procurement / Purchasing management, Logistics and transportation, Project management, Finance or accounting (cost control, budgeting), Architecture, and Construction management.

For related experience, we would define this as

• - Procurement roles in a project or public sector environment
• - Financial accounting in the context of a construction company or related environment
• - facility or asset management in a contracting environment
• - Project management involving construction
• - Engineering or architecture with a focus on procurement, contracting, contract administration

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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