Director, Contracted Services

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Posting Date: Nov 15, 2024

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Contracted Services 
Job Requisition ID: 64707
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 28, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: ​$4,274.26 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,558 - $141,662 year)
 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx. 

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on!

To learn more about us, please visit: http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca.

The Procurement Services Branch provides guidance and expertise to the enterprise on open and transparent procurement practices, while working closely with all ministries to meet their purchasing needs, provides procurement options that meet our public procurement obligations resulting in acquisition of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.  Procurement Services also provides services related to warehousing and surplus sales, inter-provincial trade, vendor relationship management, data analysis and reporting.

Within Procurement Services, Corporate Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of goods and associated services valued over $10,000 on behalf of all ministries as mandated in accordance with the Government Organization Act, the Direct Purchase Regulation and the Direct Purchase Administrative Practices.  This unit is responsible for approximately 300 mandated procurements annually, in addition to establishing and maintaining approximately 200 government-wide and ministry specific standing offers and blanket contracts. The majority of these contracts are also available for use by other Municipalities, Academia, Schools and Health (MASH) sector entities and many have outward faced public impact (e.g. Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program contracts for goods used by Albertans).
 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Procurement Services, the Director, Contracted Services responsibilities include:
 

  • Leads a team of procurement and purchasing professionals in the procurement and contracting process for the acquisition of supplies and associated services, and the establishment of Standing Offer Contracts on behalf of GoA departments, providing direction on processes to be followed in establishing contracts to meet department business needs while addressing legal and trade agreement requirements as defined in the Government Organization Act.
     
  • Provides direction on purchasing best practices in the GoA.
     
  • Consults with department, vendors and suppliers, executive leaders and staff, providing expert advice and assistance in arbitrating contract disputes affecting GoA ministries, departments, agencies, boards and commissions.
     
  • Collaborates with MASH, ABCs, and Federal, Provincial and Territorial procurement teams to find opportunities to collaborate and leverage buying power to achieve cost savings and efficiencies.  
     
  • Provides procurement business support to GoA and external customers/stakeholders.
     
  • Represents Service Alberta’s interests and perspectives on cross government initiatives, projects and committees.
     
  • Protects the government’s interests by ensuring purchasing processes are compliant with Canadian law and trade agreements signed by Alberta.
     
  • Develops and maintains supplier relationships.
     
  • Recruits, develops and directs a team of specialized procurement professionals to use analysis, judgement, communication and management skills.
     
  • Directs a team of specialized procurement professionals in the provision of consultative services and advice to all ministries and departments for the procurement and contracting for a wide variety of general and professional services.   
     
  • Contributes to policy recommendations as a member of the management team responsible for the development of procurement and related policies within the GoA.
     


Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Systems Thinking: You will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service. 
 
Creative Problem Solving: You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
 
Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department. 
 
Develop Self and Others: You will drive by example and promote a team culture that values continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.


This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Qualifications

Relatable University degree supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively relatable leadership experience is required. A professional supply chain designation (supply chain management, SCMA, NIGP) is desirable.

Equivalencies:
 

  • Related diploma and minimum of 9 years related experience; or related certificate and minimum of 10 years related experience; or minimum of 11 years related experience.


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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Assets:
 

  • A minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience is desired.
  • Proven stakeholder and supplier relationship building skills.
  • Public service procurement and purchasing work experience.
  • Proven Project management experiences. 

Notes

Location: Oxbridge Place building, Edmonton.
Schedule: 36.25 hours per week.

An application without a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this position will not be considered.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

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

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Rowe at Shannon.Rowe@gov.ab.ca.