Senior Contract and Grant Specialist

Job title:

Senior Contract and Grant Specialist

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Contract and Grant Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 53544
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Anywhere in Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: February 26, 2024
Classification: PS4
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 – $94,068/year)

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Centralized Procurement Office (CPO), this position leads the unit in provision of consulting, policy, compliance and training services to contracting and grant stakeholders of Children and Family Services (CFS).

This position supports the mandate of the CPO and the Contract and Grant Review Committee (CGRC) with reviews and recommendations on proposed procurements, as well as provides advisory, training and procurement support services to contracting and grant program managers and specialists within CFS. Given the high visibility of contracts and grants, this position oversees all procurements to ensure effective and compliant contract and grant management and related activities, including training both external and internal stakeholders.

The position operates with a considerable degree of independence providing expert advice and guidance in adapting, implementing and integrating corporate contract and grant policy and best practices within the ministries. This position provides vital support to the ministries mandate and focus through providing services to contracting staff, suppliers, intra-ministry advisory and working groups and the CGRC that support the ministry’s contracting and processes. In addition, the incumbent will manage the implementation of 1GX Supply Chain Management (SCM) system and processes while adhering to GoA and Ministry guidelines and policies.

The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate the following:

• Provides expert advice, leadership, guidance and direction related to the development of Ministry procurement, contracting and grant strategies and policy;
• Reviews proposed procurements and grants for compliance with ministry and government legislation and policies, as well as cross-regional, national and international trade agreements;
• Provides operational support and reporting of procurement, contracting and grant activities to the Contract and Grant Review Committee (CGRC);
• Leads CGRC Power Apps implementation, including development of training materials, delivery of training and trouble shooting.
• Manages project implementation activities that incorporating SCM, procurement and contracting best practices;
• Implements, supports and promotes, support and promote consistent 1GX (SCM) processes throughout the Ministry;
• Manages/co-ordinates GOA or cross-divisional procurement, contract and grant initiatives;
• Makes recommendations for improvement of procurement, contracting and granting processes;
• Ongoing support and education and training to ministry folks regarding contract and grant systems, processes and business requirements.

In addition the ideal candidate should demonstrate,

• Effective verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding project management skills and proven skills in facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making and mediation.
• Excellent performance management skills that achieve quality and timely results from staff.
• A high degree of organizational and time management skills.
• Able to foster a team environment, and work with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload with competing priorities and deadlines.

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:
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Additional competencies;

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Drive for Results

Qualifications

University Bachelor degree plus 4 years progressively related experience in contract and grant management, administration and financial management or Diploma in Supply Chain Management plus 6 years related experience in contract and grant management, administration and financial management. Equivalencies will be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates with directly related experience to:

• 1GX Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Ariba and SAP Finance Module.
• A good understanding of the Government of Alberta contract, grant and financial policies and government decision-making , process, business planning, from both an operational and strategic perspective.
• Experience and understating of Government of Alberta Acts, legislation, Trade agreements, policies and procedures.

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Notes

Hours of Work:
8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

As part of the interview process, you might be asked to complete a written assignment.

A second interview may also be requested.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
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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.

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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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Lori Casey at

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:49:21 GMT

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