Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?

Join our dynamic IT Procurement team as a Reporting Officer, where your expertise in reporting and analytics will help drive efficiency, transparency, and compliance across critical procurement processes. This is your opportunity to make an impact by supporting government operations and enabling smarter decision-making through clear, accurate, and timely reporting

Reporting to the Reporting and Relations Manager, as the Reporting Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Reporting Specialists and IT Procurement team by:

• Data & Reporting Management
  o    Configure and manage reporting tools to collect and analyze key data points.
  o    Develop and maintain advanced reports using tools like Power BI and PowerPoint.
  o    Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  o    Manage scheduled reporting needs and ensure timely delivery.
  
  
• Process Improvement & Compliance
  o    Audit procurement files and ERP systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance with GoA document management policies.
  o    Identify process gaps and assist in implementing change controls.
  o    Support responses to FOIP and internal audit requests.
  
  
  
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
  o    Assist in communicating IT Procurement offerings and expertise to stakeholders.
  o    Support transformational initiatives and help resolve vendor-related issues.
  o    Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper filing of procurement records.

Future-Focused Skills Matter
To excel in this role, experience with AI-driven tools or a strong willingness to learn AI technologies is highly valued. As reporting and analytics evolve, leveraging AI will be key to enhancing automation, improving data insights, and driving smarter procurement strategies. If you’re ready to embrace innovation and grow your expertise in AI, this position offers the perfect platform to do so.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with little supervision.
•  Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadline constraints.

If you’re ready to grow in a modern, forward-thinking procurement environment, 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: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment. 

•    Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department. 

•    Build Collaborative Environments: Liaises with the business unit, client ministries and contracted services ensuring business goals and client requirements are fulfilled.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Sciences, Information Technology., Public Administration.
•  In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management.  
• No experience required.  

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 a diploma in a related field such as Procurement and Contract Management, Business Administration or Information Technology.
• Experience in supplier and contract management.
• Experience with financial and business processes. 
• Some experience or a solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices. 
• Knowledge of Procurement processes and practices.
• Knowledge of IT operations, project integration, ministry support, application support, supplier management and their dependencies.
• Experience in reporting, data analysis, and information management practices.
• Experience in Information management and best practices. 
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and processes, including ITIL, COBIT, and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite of products, SharePoint, SAP, Ariba).
• Experience in preparing and delivering reports, project documentation and professional presentations. 
• Experience with reporting tools and best practices for data visualization and automation.

 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: Permanent full-time position
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.  

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.