Procurement Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Job Requisition ID: 89089
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (18 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 3 (023PSA)
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Public Safety and Emergency Services works to keep Alberta communities safe and resilient by supporting public safety, emergency management and related services across the province.

Within Financial Services, the Procurement team provides advice and support to Ministry business areas throughout the procurement process, helping ensure goods and services are acquired fairly, transparently and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Please review Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

As the Procurement Officer, you will provide comprehensive procurement advice and services to support Ministry programs in acquiring goods and services. You will manage procurement projects from planning through contract award and administration, ensuring processes are fair, transparent, compliant and support value for money.

Operating within the Government of Alberta’s Procurement Accountability Framework, the Procurement Officer ensures compliance with applicable trade agreements, legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures. This position is responsible for applying the Delegation of Authority to the approval process and ensuring the project scope, time, cost and quality are accurately reflected for decision-making and record purposes. The Procurement Officer provides equitable opportunities to the vendor community in a fair, open, and transparent manner using the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) website and is knowledgeable managing various RFx processes including Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Pre-Qualification Requirements (PQR), and Request for Information (RFI).

In this role, you will:

• Manage procurement projects from initiation through contract award and administration, including competitive and non-competitive procurement processes.
• Work with business areas to define requirements, assess options, develop solicitation documents and determine appropriate procurement approaches.
• Provide procurement advice and ensure activities comply with applicable trade agreements, legislation, policies, procedures and financial authorities.
• Facilitate solicitation and evaluation processes, including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, vendor evaluations, contract awards and vendor debriefings.
• Identify and manage procurement risks, consulting with Legal Services, Risk Management and other subject matter experts on complex or sensitive matters.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, including creating and amending contract workspaces in 1GX to support contract administration, reporting and audit requirements.
• Build effective relationships with business areas, vendors and government partners, while identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and support value for money.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

Systems Thinking: You consider the broader implications of procurement decisions, including legislation, trade agreements, financial requirements, risk and the operational needs of Ministry programs.

Drive for Results: You manage multiple procurement files and complete deadlines while maintaining accuracy, compliance and timely service to clients.

Creative Problem Solving: You analyze complex procurement requirements, identifies risks and options, and develops practical solutions that support compliance, value for money and business needs.

Build Collaborative Environments: You build effective working relationships with business areas, vendors, Legal Services and other partners to clarify requirements, resolve issues and achieve sound procurement outcomes.

Agility: You will provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.

Develop Self and Others: You will support continuous learning and development by sharing knowledge, providing guidance and exchanging best practices with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Required: University degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of two years of progressively responsible related experience in procurement, contracting, supply chain management, or a related environment.
• Equivalency: Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of:
  • 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Experience managing procurement activities, including the development and administration of competitive solicitation processes.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, trade agreements, policies, procedures and contract administration practices.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess options, identify risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience providing advice and guidance to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex files and competing deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently while collaborating effectively with clients, vendors and other stakeholders.

Assets:

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience with public-sector procurement and competitive solicitation processes.
• Experience developing and evaluating RFQs, RFPs or other solicitation documents.
• Experience with contract administration and procurement risk management.
• Experience using 1GX or a comparable enterprise resource planning or procurement system.
• Experience interpreting and applying trade agreements, procurement legislation, policies and procedures.

Other Requirements:

• A cover letter is required. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how your education and experience relate to the requirements of this position.
• A written exercise may form part of the selection process.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

• 18 months temporary full time, 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Bowker Building, 9833 - 109 Street, Edmonton

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.

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

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information.

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.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at [email protected].