Senior Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

As Senior Procurement Advisor, you will shape and strengthen procurement governance. Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Governance and Policy, the Senior Procurement Advisor provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes. This role promotes accountable, transparent, and consistent procurement practices that align with legislative, regulatory, trade agreement, and organizational requirements.

Working collaboratively with procurement teams, business areas, legal, risk, compliance, and audit partners, the Advisor leads policy and governance initiatives, supports procurement modernization efforts, and drives process improvements that enhance oversight and organizational effectiveness. The position also contributes to governance reviews, risk assessments, audits, and change management initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead the development and enhancement of procurement governance frameworks and standards.
•    Provide expert advice on procurement policy, governance, and legislative compliance.
•    Support governance reviews, risk assessments, and audit activities.
•    Drive process improvement, change management, and procurement modernization initiatives.
•    Develop guidance, tools, and resources that enable consistent procurement decision-making.
•    Foster stakeholder collaboration and build organizational capacity in procurement governance.

For further information about this role, please refer to the Job Description.

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   
•    Integrates the broader public sector and health system context into strategic procurement planning and oversight
Creative Problem Solving  
•    Applies innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving techniques to address complex procurement challenges and design defensible, value-driven solutions
Drive for Results     
•    Delivers high-impact procurement outcomes by proactively addressing challenges, upholding principles, and aligning solutions with health system goals
Develop Networks  
•    Builds and sustains impactful relationships across ministries, health sector entities, and vendor communities to support strategic procurement planning and execution
Build Collaborative Environments
•    Fosters inclusive, cross-functional collaboration to support stakeholder-informed procurement planning and defensible outcomes

Qualifications

Program Services 4 Requirements:

University graduation in a related field ( e.g: Business or Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement Governance and Policy) plus 4 years progressively responsible experience in public sector procurement.

Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:   
 
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Preferences:

•    Developed and maintained procurement governance frameworks, policies, standards, and guidance.
•    Provided procurement governance and policy advice in complex public-sector environments.
•    Interpreted and applied procurement legislation, trade agreements, policies, and directives.
•    Conducted research, analysis, and environmental scans to support policy development.
•    Prepared briefing notes, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
•    Led stakeholder engagement and collaboration on procurement governance initiatives.
•    Supported procurement risk management frameworks, governance reviews, and assessments.
•    Developed tools, templates, and standards to promote consistent procurement practices.
•    Managed multiple projects and priorities involving diverse stakeholder groups.
•    Supported change management, implementation planning, and organizational readiness efforts.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

One (1) permanent position available.
36.25 hours per week

Location: TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 – 100 Street NW, Edmonton

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Links and information on what we have to offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service 
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
•    Professional learning and development
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.