Senior Procurement Specialist, Strategic Services

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist, Strategic Services

Job Requisition ID: 87501

Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 17, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary

• ��$3,148.2

0 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ( ($82,168.02 - $107,710.00/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 and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services is leading the transformation of Alberta’s acute care system through the creation of Acute Care Alberta, a new provincial health agency that will coordinate services across Cancer Care Alberta, Give Life Alberta, and the Emergency Health Services Corporation. These organizations work together to enhance accountability, improve coordination, and ensure timely access to high-quality care for all Albertans. The ministry is also implementing key recommendations from the Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee to better support paramedics and build a more sustainable emergency health services system for the future. For further information, visit the ministry website at

https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services

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The Procurement Strategic Services Unit under the Strategic Health Innovation and Procurement Branch provides strategic procurement leadership, governance, policy, compliance, and advisory services to support complex procurement activities across Alberta's health system. The unit works collaboratively with business areas, Health Shared Services (HSS), legal partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen procurement governance, enhance oversight and accountability, support informed decision-making, and promote consistent, transparent, and risk-informed procurement practices. Through strategic advisory services, governance frameworks, policy development, stakeholder engagement, training, compliance monitoring, and the coordination of complex procurement initiatives, the unit supports procurement excellence and alignment with organizational, legislative, and policy requirements.

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Specialist, Strategic Services plays a key role in supporting complex and high-impact procurement initiatives across government ministries and health sector organizations. Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Strategic Services, the position provides senior-level strategic advice, analysis, and planning support to help stakeholders develop effective, transparent, and defensible procurement approaches. This includes assessing business needs, risks, market conditions, and procurement readiness while helping design sourcing strategies, evaluation methodologies, pricing models, and commercial structures that support organizational objectives.

Working closely with procurement professionals, business leaders, legal services, finance, and other partners, the Senior Procurement Specialist facilitates stakeholder engagement, supports procurement intake, readiness assessments and complex procurement planning activities, and contributes to strategic sourcing initiatives. The role also helps strengthen procurement capability across the organization by developing tools, guidance, training resources, and leading practices, while advancing continuous improvement and modernization efforts that promote consistent, effective procurement outcomes across Alberta’s health system.

For further information about this role,

please refer to the job description

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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.

Systems Thinking

Aligns procurement strategies with organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, market conditions, and legislative requirements.

Creative Problem Solving

Develops practical and innovative procurement solutions for complex or high-risk business needs.

Drive for Results

Anticipates challenges, removes barriers, and delivers high-quality procurement advice and outcomes.

Develop Networks

Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders to support effective procurement planning and decision-making.

Build Collaborative Environments

Engages diverse stakeholders, fosters collaboration, and promotes shared accountability for procurement success.

Qualifications

Program Services 4 Requirements

University graduation in a related field (e.g: Business or Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Procurement, or a related field) plus 4 years progressively responsible experience in public sector procurement.

Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

• ��    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• ��    1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Minimum recruitment standards

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

Preferences

Extensive experience providing strategic procurement advice and support for complex, high-risk, sensitive, or non-standard procurement initiatives within a public sector environment.

Demonstrated expertise in procurement planning, readiness assessments, and the development of sourcing strategies, evaluation methodologies, pricing models, and commercial structures.

Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, trade agreements, procurement policies, governance frameworks, and strategic sourcing practices.

Proven ability to analyze complex business requirements, assess procurement risks and market conditions, and develop evidence-based recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and advisory skills, with experience collaborating across procurement, legal, finance, risk, and operational teams to build consensus and deliver strategic outcomes.

Notes

One (1) permanent position available.

1. 25 hours per week.

Location: TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 – 100 Street NW, Edmonton

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Links and information on what we have to offer

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Working for the Alberta Public Service

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Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

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Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Professional learning and development

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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

• ��    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

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 for a job online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for

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

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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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact

Krista Lammie

at

[email protected]

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