Project Procurement Officer

Role Responsibilities

The Project Procurement Officer (PPO) position plays a significant role in the procurement and contracting process for both services’ procurement (including engineering consulting assignments) and construction procurement (including major construction assignments) projects managed by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors.

This position is primarily responsible for:

• Providing procurement services (through procurement preparation, advertising, evaluation, and award); and 
• Ensuring that procurement documents, the procurement process, and contracts meet the department's requirements and standards, consistent with established procurement policies and practices. 
   

Responsibilities will include: 

• Leading assigned procurement projects to secure the procurement and contracting of external resources.
• Leading the evaluation process to ensure evaluation is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.
• Preparing contract documents to support procurement processes.
• Providing advisory services to ministry business units to support a consistent and fair procurement and contracting framework.
• Supporting the Manager in leading the team to achieve business and operational goals.
   

The PPO provides advice on procurement strategies appropriate to project requirements. Contract and procurement templates are maintained by the PPO in alignment with current ministry and Government of Alberta (GoA) standards and requirements.

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

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Anticipates and adjusts behaviour to change. Remains optimistic, calm, and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Works creatively within guidelines.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Reflects on performance and identifies development opportunities. Takes initiative to stay current. Shares with the team even when not asked. Actively coaches and mentors’ direct reports. 

Qualifications

Required:  

• University degree in Business, Arts, Science, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology or related, PLUS 2 years related experience or equivalent as described.

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:

• A professional procurement designation such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP); Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) from Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) or equivalent.
• Understanding of the systems (eBidding, APC, PMA, 1GX/ERP, CMS) used for/with procurement in the ministry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations, and policies applicable to contractual issues for the assigned team on which the PPO works (e.g., Public Works Act, Builders Lien Act, Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Canadian European Union: Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, New West Partnership Trade Agreement, World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, Financial Administration Act, and POPA.
• Proficiency in using a collaborative approach in dealing with others.
• Demonstrated time and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to provide direction/advice to personnel and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to research issues and provide interpretation and rationale for specific decisions.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills to resolve issues and guide groups through the procurement or contracting processes.
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on client service and teamwork.
• Knowledge of risk management related to procurement.
• Awareness of transportation procurement processes and outcomes.

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: This competition will be used to fill two (2) Temporary, Full-time Positions.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly - Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
• Location: Edmonton

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.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent) is required for this position.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
• 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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.