Temporary Employment - Procurement Clerk

Keyano College; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A post-secondary educational institution in Fort McMurray is seeking a Procurement Clerk on a temporary basis. The role involves public procurement services, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with trade agreements. Candidates must possess a Business Administration Diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers an hourly wage of $36.01 with a focus on detail and ethics in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of procurement related experience.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of New West Partnership Trade Agreement and similar policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement initiatives for the College.
• Conduct open and fair procurement compliant with trade laws.
• Prepare formal documentation ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Attention to detail

Diplomacy and ethics

Education

Business Administration Diploma

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s Procurement & Compliance Services Department is seeking a Procurement Clerk to join our dynamic team on a temporary basis. The Procurement Clerk, under general supervision, provides public procurement services and contract administration to the College. This is a six (6) month temporary role which starts as soon as possible. Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity; you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic procurement initiatives to support the College’s operational and academic goals.
• Conduct open and fair procurement that complies with trade agreements, legislation, and internal polices/procedures.
• Assist procurement coordinator with incoming requisitions
• Assist with public tendering processes via APC, including bid evaluations, vendor communications, and post-award debriefings.
• Develop and maintain a contract registry and facilitate its effective administration
• Assist in providing training to College employees on the relevant ERP system, procurement and contract processes.
• Preparation of formal documentation, proof and edit documents to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assist with evaluating risk, ensure compliance, and determine steps to ensure the College will not be at risk.
• Maintain consistent and effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy; understanding the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.
• Maintain a high level of diplomacy, political sensitivity, ethics, integrity, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Business Administration Diploma with a minimum of 1 year procurement related experience and/or working in a post secondary environment
• Knowledge of New West Partnership Trade Agreement, Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Canada Economic Trade Agreement
• Familiarity with procurement processes with a focus on tendering and relevant legislation under the MASH sector

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation And Benefits

• $36.01 per hour as per CUPE TS5 Temporary Rate

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Location and Dates

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Opening Date: 26-09-2025

Starting Date: 06-10-2025