Specialist, Strategic Procurement and Contract Management

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Specialist in Strategic Procurement and Contract Management to advise on complex procurement and contracting matters. You will partner with Legal Services and internal clients on pre-planning, planning, award and ongoing management while prioritizing risk and compliance.

The role emphasizes supporting Cerner contract management and working across multi-site environments, with a focus on governance and value realization in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business/related discipline with seven years' procurement/contract experience.
• Public sector procurement or supply chain designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on strategic procurement and contracting to Legal Services and internal clients.
• Support pre-planning, planning, contract award, negotiation and contract management processes.
• Assist Island Health contract managers with the Cerner contracts portfolio.
• Focus on risk and compliance for strategic, high-value or complex initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Policy compliance

MS Office

Access

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

Access

Job description

Specialist, Strategic Procurement and Contract Management - (235241)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800 - 1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$55.46 - $79.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Corporate Director, Legal Services this position is responsible for providing advice on strategic procurement and contracting matters to Legal Services and other internal clients including with respect to pre-planning, planning, contract award, negotiation and contract management processes and related business processes. This responsibility includes supporting Island Health contract managers with the management of the portfolio of Cerner contracts. The Specialist works closely with Island Health stakeholders, including contract specialists and contract managers responsible for strategic contracts, and external parties to support the administration of contract management related duties with an emphasis on risk and compliance for strategic, high value and/or complex initiatives. The Specialist is an expert in strategic procurement and contracting and supports the identification, gathering, analyzing and documenting of business requirements and processes with a view to reduce the risk to the realization of value through the procurement process and lifecycle via the application of procurement and contracting best practices and governance, risk and compliance processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Business Administration and seven (7) years' recent related experience in procurement law, supply chain management, contract management, change management and risk management preferably related to large value strategic and information technology initiatives in the public sector. An applicable and recognized procurement or supply chain designation, in good standing, is preferred and would be considered an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert in procurement and contract management
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve with an overall Island Health perspective in alignment with key strategic priorities
• Highly developed listening skills and the ability to integrate feedback into personal performance and departmental work
• Ability to understand patterns and trends and translate into process improvements and policy and procedural recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to collaborate effectively
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Creativity and flexibility to meet customer needs within legislative and policy constraints
• Demonstrated judgment, analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency using a PC, standard office software such as Word and Excel, and ability to use Access
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

BC’s health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.The salary range for this position is $108,147 (min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.