Manager, Engineering Services Procurement

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of consulting services procurements to meet annual targets supporting Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) programs. 
• Plan and manage the volume and timing of consultant procurements, providing regular status and performance updates to senior leadership. 
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Procurement Officers through coaching, training, and continuous improvement. 
• Provide expert procurement advice on engineering consulting services, aligned with ministry standards, project delivery models, and best practices. 
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative procurement strategies that improve efficiency, manage risk, and enhance value for money. 
• Strengthen procurement processes, tools, and knowledge resources to support consistency, quality, and continuous improvement. 
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners and other levels of government, to align procurement practices and outcomes.

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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.

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

• System Thinking: The procurement manager manages all consulting procurement and contract templates. They are required to have a thorough understanding of the interconnections within and between all procurement and contract templates to ensure any changes are reflected in all procurement documents.
• Creative Problem Solving: The procurement manager is required to continuously analyze existing processes and standards, and to think outside the box to develop recommendations that results in improvements
• Agility: The procurement manager will be managing multiple projects simultaneously, often with shifting priorities or timelines.
• Drive For Results: The procurement Manager is expected to identify key stakeholder relationships, and develop solid working rapport 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related University Degree, supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement in a public organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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:

• Supply chain management professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, CSCP.
• Knowledge of the procurement of engineering services for civil construction projects.
• Expertise in Trade Agreements, contract law and competitive bidding law and public procurement frameworks.
• Experience with risk management, insurance and surety bonding.

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.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
• 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 have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.