About the City of St. Albert
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.
Job Details
The City of St. Albert is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Procurement Specialist to join the Financial & Strategic Services department. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing Services, the successful candidate will lead competitive procurement and contracting activities for a diverse portfolio of goods, services, consulting projects, and capital initiatives. As a trusted advisor, the Procurement Specialist works closely with departments across the organization to develop procurement strategies, administer competitive bid processes, draft and manage contracts, ensure compliance with trade agreements and legislative requirements, and provide expert guidance on procurement best practices. This role also plays a key part in risk management, stakeholder and vendor engagement, staff training, and the continuous improvement of procurement processes that support organizational effectiveness and value for money.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a specialization in Supply Chain Management/Procurement with a combination of five (5) years of professional level purchasing experience is required.
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Experience within the public sector is required.
- One of the three Designations: Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) is required.
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Experience with Agresso Enterprise Resource Planning software, and Bids and Tenders is preferred.
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Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
Hours of Work
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Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).
Compensation
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The salary ranges from $86,055.32- $105,914.90 per year including a comprehensive benefits package and accrued paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year.
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Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide.
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Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.
Application Information
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
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This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
