Role Responsibilities

Shape the Future of IT Procurement – Join the GoA as an IT Procurement Specialist!

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive smarter, more efficient procurement? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration matter?

The Government of Alberta is looking for an IT Procurement Specialist to lead high-impact IT procurement projects achieving value to business partners, and help modernize how we source, manage, and execute contracts. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that combines procurement expertise with emerging technologies to transform government services.

Reporting to the Manager, IT Procurement, you will provide value to business partners through effective and auditable procurement outcomes while minimizing organizational risk and aligning with the strategic objectives of the ministry and the GoA. In this role, you will develop and execute procurement tasks and contracts using diverse procurement methodologies, support and mentor IT Procurement Analysts and Officers, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will also contribute to initiatives promoting innovation, efficiency, and service excellence across the ministry.

As part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to innovation and service excellence, this role will contribute to initiatives that promote the adoption and integration of emerging technologies including, but not limited to, automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to drive operational efficiency. Candidates should have an awareness of emerging technologies and the capacity to consider how automation and AI can be thoughtfully applied within their scope of work to enhance outcomes and support modernization efforts.

Responsibilities:

Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing procurement and contract planning to ensure the highest procurement standards are maintained.
• Leading IT procurement activities and promoting efficiency and best practices.
• Ensuring all procurement and contract documentation meets GoA policy and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring sound awareness of trade agreement obligations and identification of potential non-compliance
• Mentoring and coaching IT Procurement Analysts and Officers as required.

Future-Focused Skills Matter

In this role, staying ahead of emerging technologies is essential. Experience with AI tools, automation, or data-driven procurement systems or a strong willingness to learn is highly valued. You will have the opportunity to explore how AI and digital solutions can enhance procurement workflows, improve decision-making, and deliver greater value to business partners, supporting the GoA’s modernization and innovation goals.
If you’re ready to take your procurement career into the future and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Some of the competencies critical for this position are:

• Agility: Proactively proposes changes and incorporates change into processes under the supervision of the Manager, IT Procurement. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to maintain emotional balance. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Public Administration.
• 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in procurement, contract, and supplier/vendor management.
• Experience in strategy and policy planning, research, and development.

Equivalencies: 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 degree or diploma in procurement, contract management or supply chain management.
• Experience and/or solid understanding of Canadian Government procurement policies, legislation, and an understanding of its application.
• Experience in consultation and negotiation.
• Solid understanding of IT operations, project integration, ministry support, application support, supplier management and their dependencies.
• Experience in project management methodologies.
• Experience in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) systems and processes.
• Experience in reporting practices and methodologies.
• Experience with information management and best practices.
• Knowledge of IT concepts, ITIL, COBIT, and Agile.
• Experience in mentorship and coaching.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier and contract management.
• Adaptable, forward-thinker with an eagerness to learn and leverage Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiency.
  
  

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

Term of Employment: Up to two permanent full-time positions
Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week/ Monday to Friday
Location: Remote across Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely for this position.  

Successful candidates will be required to attend occasional mandatory in person meetings at the Edmonton office.

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

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

Note:

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

Additional Information:

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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