Contract and Procurement Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Disability Services Contract and Procurement Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 86985
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Red Deer and Surrounding areas
Full or Part-Time: Full- Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: October 6 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3148.20 to $ 4126.82 biweekly ($82168 to $107710 yearly)

Assisted Living and Social Services provides support for seniors families and communities and help Albertans access disability services financial support services for the homeless Continuing Care and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

For more information about Assisted Living and Social Services visit our website: For more information about Assisted Living and Social Services visit our website: Responsibilities

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Contract and Procurement Specialist to support the procurement management and oversight of contracts and grants across a broad range of social programs. This role ensures that Albertans regardless of age ability or life circumstances receive high-quality services that meet their evolving needs.

As a Contract and Procurement Specialist you will apply strong analytical relationship-building and contract management skills to support regional and provincial procurement priorities. You will work with service providers regional staff and various stakeholders to plan procure monitor and evaluate services that directly impact vulnerable Albertans.

This position requires a high degree of independence sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex politically sensitive environments. You will be relied upon for your program knowledge understanding of legislation and policies and ability to effectively manage multiple contracts and priorities at once.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship & Stakeholder Management
  Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with service providers community organizations sector partners and internal program staff to support effective service delivery and address emerging regional issues.
• Contract & Grant Monitoring
  Develop monitoring plans and oversee contracts and grants to ensure compliance quality of service and achievement of outcomes. Identify risks resolve issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Financial Review
  Conduct financial reviews and risk assessments of service providers to evaluate eligibility of expenses viability sustainability and capacity to deliver contracted services.
• Procurement Activities
  Lead and support competitive procurement activities including procurement planning evaluation management negotiations contract award implementation debriefing activities and ensuring alignment with legislation policy and Ministry procurement frameworks.
• Program Knowledge & Risk Management
  Apply strong knowledge of social programs legislation financial policies and service delivery models to assess risks support decision-making ensure quality standards and enhance service outcomes for diverse client groups.
  
  

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