CULTIVATE YOUR CAREER

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A 2-year post-secondary diploma focusing on supply chain management or public procurement, along with seven (7) years of professional-level purchasing experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience. Public sector experience is preferred.
• A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation or equivalent is an asset.
• Knowledge of public sector purchasing practices and contract administration, including familiarity with CETA, CFTA, NWPTA, Competitive Bid Law, and City policies.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• A combination of analytical skills, negotiation abilities, customer service expertise, political sensitivity, and conflict resolution capabilities.

• Overseeing contract administration for operating and capital projects, including goods, services, consulting, design, and construction, with responsibilities in contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, advising on best practices, and collaborating with departments.
• Initiating, negotiating, implementing, and managing contracts to maintain best value and mitigate risk, while overseeing the maintenance and implementation of approved template changes.
• Providing daily guidance to client departments and peers, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, finding best practice solutions, and conducting initial contract administration training for new staff.
• Managing the vendor performance module, setting up vendors, advising project managers on key dates, reviewing appraisals, handling reports, resolving performance issues, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors by communicating appraisal results and addressing disputes.
• Administering contracts for City projects and managing procurement of goods/services as delegated, including confirming requirements, developing RFPs, managing solicitation, evaluating responses, and overseeing contract administration through project closeout.
• Continuously monitoring, evolving, and iterating the contract management and vendor performance system.