Senior Procurement Officer

Role Responsibilities

As the Senior Procurement Officer in Alberta Parks’ in the Visitor Experience and Business Supports branch, you will lead and manage complex procurement initiatives that support the Ministry’s operational and strategic priorities. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing procurement strategies for unique third party facility and/or campground operations and service contracts in compliance with Government of Alberta policies, trade agreements, and legislation.

This role requires balancing the Ministry’s business needs with best value procurement principles, ensuring transparency and accountability in all processes. You will provide expert advice to internal clients, guide stakeholders through procurement planning and execution, and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and outcomes.

As a trusted advisor, you will:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value complex contracts and other agreements.
• Develop procurement plans, Requests For Proposals, Requests For Information, Request For Qualifications, Expressions or Interest, tender documentation and other related products.
• Evaluate proposals and provide in-contract support where required by regional staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement proponents, ministry partners, and cross-government stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance, develop contract management tools, provide procurement training, where appropriate, address risks, and resolve issues to protect the public interest.

This position demands strategic thinking, in the ability to anticipate future needs, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly contribute to the Ministry’s ability to deliver programs and services that enhance visitor experience, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

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Role Continued

The position requires the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Indirect leadership.
• Negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess options and recommend effective solutions.
• Effective time management, organization, and multi-project coordination skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to engage constructively with stakeholders from a variety of sectors and backgrounds.

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.

Qualifications

University degree in Business Administration (i.e. Commerce, Finance, Accounting), Public Administration/Policy, Natural or Social Sciences, Parks Management or a related field, supplemented with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience involving the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, high-value acquisitions.

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

Required Experience:

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes for goods, services, and/or contracts in a public sector, large-scale, or regulated environment.
• Leading and developing procurement plans, preparing  process documents (i.e, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs or EOIs), and managing transparent evaluation processes.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, trade agreements, and applicable legislation (e.g., NWPTA, CFTA, CETA).
• Collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including ministry partners, potential proponents, and cross-government teams.

Assets:

• Formal procurement or supply chain management certification (e.g., SCMP, PSPP) or formal training in public sector procurement.
• Completion of Government of Alberta procurement training and awareness/experience working within Alberta’s Procurement Accountability Framework.
• Experience in contract management, including performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Experience improving procurement processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or service quality.
• Experience developing unique contract products for complex procurements.

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

This is a permanent, full-time role with standard 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday. 

The candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume 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: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.