Contract Procurement Consultant

Role Responsibilities

Behind every effective employment program is a structure that makes it work, supported by strong contracts and consistent, well-defined processes.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Resource Management within the Employment Services Branch, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening how employment services are funded, structured, and delivered across Alberta. This is not a transactional procurement role. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and problem-solver, ensuring agreements are compliant, risks are managed early, and processes evolve to meet changing program needs.

Working within the Procurement and Resource Management team, your influence will extend across the full contracting lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to continuous improvement. Your work directly supports programs that help Albertans connect to employment and build stability.

If you’re someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys improving how work gets done, and brings both analytical thinking and practical problem-solving, you’ll find real impact in this role.

As the Contract and Procurement Consultant, your key objectives will be:

• Strengthen contract quality and compliance by ensuring agreements align with legislation, policy, and standards, while proactively identifying and addressing risks before they impact service delivery.
• Improve how procurement processes operate by identifying gaps, recommending practical enhancements, and supporting the implementation of more consistent and efficient ways of working across the team.
• Enable stronger decision-making by developing and maintaining tracking tools and reporting that provide clear visibility into contract performance, timelines, risks, and operational priorities.
• Support procurement delivery and evolving systems by contributing to procurement activities and helping the team adapt to changes in tools, processes, and system enhancements such as 1GX.
• Provide trusted advisory support by acting as a resource to colleagues and stakeholders, offering clear, practical guidance on contracts, procurement practices, and business processes.
• Supports tracking and reporting of contract performance and financial targets, ensuring data is accurate, up to date, and useful for decision-making.
  
  

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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.

Systems Thinking: Considers the broader service context, client needs, and interconnected impacts of contracting decisions.

Agility: Navigates shifting priorities, emerging issues, and dynamic service environments while maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

Drive for Results: Prioritizes work, manages competing demands, and ensures procurement and monitoring activities meet required timelines and standards.

Building Collaborative Environments: Encourages cooperation across regions, programs, and service providers by fostering trust, open communication, and shared problem‑solving.

Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes complex issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical and innovative solutions to support service delivery and program outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Social Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Preference will be given to the candidates with the following assets:

• Experience working with contracts, grants, or procurement processes, including developing, reviewing, or managing agreement documentation within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Strong analytical and project coordination skills, with the ability to assess risks, interpret complex information, and support planning activities.
• Demonstrated experience improving business processes, identifying gaps, and contributing to more consistent, efficient, and scalable ways of working.
• Knowledge of labour market information, employment services, or program delivery environments, and the ability to apply this context to contracting and service decisions.
• Experience working with systems and tools used to support contract or project tracking (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms).
• Experience working within government or a policy-driven environment, with an understanding of legislation, compliance requirements, and standardized processes.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to clearly convey information, develop documentation, and work effectively with stakeholders across teams and functions.
  
  

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

Hours of work are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week.

This is not a remote work opportunity.

Application Requirements:
As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Complete all pre-screen questions.
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.
• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Assessments and Testing

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete written assessments, job‑related testing, or other evaluation components.

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.