Job Information
Role Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership and Advisory: Offer high-level expertise, guidance, and direction in developing Ministry contract, procurement, and grant strategies and policies.
- Compliance Review: Oversee procurements, contracts and grants, ensuring alignment with Ministry and GoA policies, legislation, and trade agreements at the regional, national, and international levels.
- Operational Support: Act as a central operational support, coordinating and reporting contracting activities to the Contract Review and Grant Selection Committee (CRGSC).
- Project Management: Coordinate cross-divisional or GoA procurement, contract and grant initiatives, providing direction and ensuring best practices.
- Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to procurement, contract and grant processes, reinforcing best practices across the Ministry.
- Stakeholder Education: Deliver ongoing training and support to Ministry stakeholders on procurement, contract and grant processes, building awareness of business requirements.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Clear Documentation: Prepare timely, coherent materials (letters, briefing notes, reports, presentations, etc.) for senior officials and the executive team, even under short timelines.
- Collaboration: Liaise with other Ministries, decision-makers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding on key issues.
- Policy Development: Identify and resolve policy issues, developing well-founded recommendations for actions and solutions.
Qualifications Required:
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A completed university degree in a related field, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
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A minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience in procurement, contract, and grant management.
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Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Assets:
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within procurement or contract management.
- Certification in CPPB (Certified Public Procurement Buyer), SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional), Project Management, or CPA/CA/CMA/CGA.
- Knowledge of government-wide and departmental policies, best practices, and financial implications related to procurement and grant management.
- Familiarity with grant management software, data analysis, and reporting tools, including the ability to effectively conduct year-end and quarterly reporting activities.
Notes
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This full-time, permanent position is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Remote work from outside Edmonton or alternative locations are not available for this role.
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The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
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