Contract and Procurement Specialist

Role Responsibilities

The Contract & Procurement Specialist contributes to the Alberta’s utilization of diverse alternative capital financing strategies to deliver Public-Private Partnerships (P3) projects, through the effective assessment and development of creative project delivery options and monitoring of related approved P3 projects. The position leads the analysis of Public-Private Partnerships options and works with multiple stakeholders within and outside the GoA (e.g., different ministries, industry) to define P3 arrangements and project parameters. The Contract & Procurement Specialist prepares reports and develops recommendations on P3 opportunities. The position is expected to implement and maintain the Alberta Public Private Partnership Framework and Guideline and other related best practices and business procedures. 
 

Day to day work is diverse, fast paced and dynamic.  The scope of this position touches on parts of the project value and viability assessments, and may include preparation of reports, presentations and briefings on alternative procurements.  The position is to work alongside other Divisions to deliver an integrated scope.
 

This position will report to and support the Director, Alternative Capital Partnerships, in researching, developing, understanding, and providing value add recommendations and key solutions for P3 options. This position performs all responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, and standards.
 

The primary responsibilities for the Contract & Procurement Specialist include but are not limited to:
 

• Supporting the P3 Business Case development and P3 procurement processes as outlined in Alberta P3 Framework and Guideline, inclusive of preparation of recommendations to leadership
• Supporting preparation of P3 Request for Qualifications documentation and Request for Proposals documentation.
• Supporting the Director in managing P3 project procurement in alignment with GoA policies and processes Including Alberta P3 Framework and Guidelines.
• Providing project monitoring and reporting through effective task management
• Providing strategic advice and support on P3 procurement processes, procedures, interpretation of policies and trade agreements, risk mitigation, strategies, and the development of complex contracts and agreements across the Ministry.
• Coordinating with speciality consultants/ advisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Researching and developing leading P3 practices which adhere to the Financial Administration Act, Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) Directives, Procurement Accountability Framework, and departmental requirements.
   

The successful candidate will have:
 

• Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project planning and management skills.
   

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Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Commerce, Business or equivalent
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience working in planning, development and procurement of major projects, preferably P3 projects.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Project Management Designation/ Experience.

Notes

Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 hours per week 

Location: Edmonton, AB
 

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.