Competition Number: 26.09.222

Category: Full time Continuing (35 hours per week).

Salary: MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $32.353 - $47.042 per hour. $58,883 - $85,616 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

Closing Date: October 12, 2026

MacEwan University is seeking an Advisor, Procurement and Contracts for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Procurement and Contract Management Services.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting regular meetings with internal stakeholders to understand procurement and business requirements; and

Completing market research, procurement background assessment, and recommending procurement and contracting strategies to best meet business objectives with leadership support.

Competitive Bidding and Contract Administration

Providing procurement and contract advice to various MacEwan’s stakeholders while working closely with MacEwan's legal department for expertise;

Full ownership of the bidding process, which includes document development, solicitation on Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC), evaluation, awards on APC, regrets, and debriefs while ensuring proper stakeholder engagement,

Leading end-to-end low to medium-risk, low to medium-visibility, and/or low to medium-value RFx processes;

Sporadic involvement in high value/risk/visibility contracts and competitive bids under supervision, or in a supporting role to Procurement Senior Advisors;

Leading and facilitating debriefing of unsuccessful bidders toward improvement of future responses and, based on feedback received, improvement of future competitive bidding documents.;

Interpreting contract requirements, terms & conditions, and ensuring that all parties understand their responsibilities; and

Facilitating and managing internal and external stakeholders’ engagement during the competitive bid and contract administration.

Departmental and Business Support





Acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers as needed; and

Diligently moving the business forward by suggesting process improvements, mitigating risks to the university, and containing costs.

Skills

Exceptional attention to detail;

The ability to identify risks and propose strategies to mitigate same in the contracting process;

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects;

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills;

Demonstrated ability to deliver services in a service-oriented and client-centered environment;

High level skill in using computers including experience with standard business applications including Microsoft Office and Excel;

Demonstrated ability to work as a strong contributor in a team environment and able to effectively interact with all levels of management and staff;

Experience with Contract Management Database, preferably PeopleSoft FSCM modules such as e-procurement, procurement, and PO Contract;

Knowledge of relevant legislation and trade agreements with respect to public procurement obligations;

Knowledge and experience in applying principles of project management; and

Knowledge of contract laws.

Qualifications

A minimum of a post-secondary certification in a business-related field.

A minimum of 5 years' related procurement experience.

A minimum of 3 years supporting competitive bid processes, writing resultant contracts based on an existing contract template.

Experience working in post-secondary institutions or public procurement would be considered an asset.

Experience using MS Access, SharePoint, Visio, and / or Project.

Formal training in Business (contract law) or public procurement would be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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📌 Advisor, Procurement and Contracts - Procurement and Contract Management Services (Alberta)
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Alberta