Procurement Coordinator

Job Information

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 89325

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary up to 2 years

Scope: Open competition

Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: $2,562.61 - $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/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.

The

Ministry of Infrastructure

supports ministry partners and Albertans by providing responsive, client-focused services. The Procurement Branch provides guidance and expertise on open, fair and transparent procurement practices and helps ministries acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.

Within the Procurement Branch, Corporate Procurement coordinates the procurement of goods and associated services on behalf of Government of Alberta ministries. The unit supports competitive procurements, standing offers and contracts in accordance with applicable legislation, trade agreements, policies and procedures.

Role Responsibilities

Are you organized, service-oriented and interested in building your career in public-sector procurement? The Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to provide responsive administrative and procurement support throughout the procurement cycle.

Reporting to a Procurement Manager, you will work with procurement professionals, client ministries and vendors to help deliver fair, transparent and well-documented procurement processes.

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will

Coordinate routine procurement activities and maintain accurate procurement files, records, trackers and supporting documentation;

Support the preparation, review and posting of solicitation documents, amendments, evaluation materials and contract award documentation;

Coordinate timelines, meetings, approvals, signatures and communications with internal clients and vendors;

Respond to routine enquiries and refer complex procurement, policy or contractual matters to the appropriate procurement professional;

Enter, verify and update procurement information in 1GX and other branch systems;

Monitor procurement milestones and follow up on outstanding documents, approvals and action items;

Contribute to process improvements, templates, guidance materials and consistent administrative practices across the unit.

To be successful in this role, you will

Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities;

Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues and vendors;

Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential, time-sensitive or incomplete information;

Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team;

Learn and apply procurement procedures, policies and system requirements consistently.

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.

The competencies required for this role are

Agility

Adjust priorities, learn new processes and remain effective in a changing environment.

Drive for Results

Organize work, meet deadlines and follow through on commitments while maintaining accuracy.

Build Collaborative Environments

Develop respectful working relationships and support effective communication among clients, colleagues and vendors.

Systems Thinking

Understand how procurement activities, approvals, records and timelines connect across the broader process.

Creative Problem Solving

Identify issues, gather relevant information and recommend practical solutions within established procedures.

Develop Self and Others

Seek feedback, build technical knowledge and share useful information with team members.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as business administration, commerce, supply chain management or public administration; no experience required.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of directly related education for one year of directly related experience, and vice versa.

The following are considered assets

Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, contracting or supply chain activities;

Experience preparing business documents, maintaining records, coordinating approvals or tracking deadlines;

Experience using enterprise resource planning, procurement or document-management systems, including 1GX or Ariba;

Knowledge of public-sector procurement principles, competitive tendering and trade-agreement requirements;

Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess how your education and experience meet the requirements of this position, including your written communication skills and attention to detail.

To be considered, your application must include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, briefly describe your relevant procurement, coordination, administrative or client-service experience and explain your interest in public-sector procurement.

Minimum recruitment standards

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

Notes

This is a full-time, temporary salaried position. The length of the temporary assignment and any possibility of extension should be confirmed.

The office is located at Oxbridge Place in downtown Edmonton, 9820 106 Street.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break.

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.

Use for open competitions only - Links and information on what we have to offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service

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Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Professional learning and development

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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for more 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 also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at

[email protected]

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