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Job Information Job Title:Project Procurement SpecialistJob Requisition ID:86613Ministry:InfrastructureLocation:EdmontonFull or Part-Time:Full TimeHours of Work:36.25hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: TemporaryScope:Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open until filledClassification: Program Services 3Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

The Project Procurement Specialist provides advice on procurement strategies appropriate to project requirements. Contract and procurement templates are maintained by the Specialist in alignment with current ministry and Government of Alberta (GoA) standards and requirements.

The Specialist is assigned to either the Services or the Construction team and provides back up and surge support as needed. The Specialist operates as part of a collaborative project team,



with primary involvement from the time of project approval until contract award. The work of the Specialist ensures the use of appropriate processes and documents, followed by an effective and efficient delivery of the procurement services.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to:

- Providing expert advice and guidance primarily to project managers and consultants on the proper use of the department's master specifications, solicitation templates, forms, and guidelines and standards
- Preparing or assist in the preparation of project specific Requests for Qualifications (RFQs); Requests for Proposals (RFPs); Requests for Expression of Interests (RFEOIs); bids and contract documents including front-end contractual requirements; specifications; evaluation worksheets; and other special documentation as required.
- Leading evaluation process to ensure evaluation is conducted in a fair and equitable manner. Participating in scoring qualification statements, proposals, and bids. Responsible for requesting clarifications from bidders / proponents as necessary to assist in scoring. Investigate bid / proposal irregularities.
- Drafting updates to the appropriate master specifications and update other procurement templates and forms, as required, to address bid and contract requirements.




- Coordinate advertising and distribution of bid documents, and receipt of bid/proposals, with Procurement Specialist Support Staff. Acting as the main contact for inquiries during the solicitation period.

The successful candidate will have strong and demonstrated:

- Ability to communicate and maintain working relationships effectively with department directors, area managers, project managers, facilities managers, technical, support staff, consultants retained by the department to prepare construction related solicitation documents, RFQ respondents, RFP proponents, and bidders.
- Strong expertise in the full Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat.
- Proficiency in grasping concepts and communicating them effectively.
- Understanding of risk management related to procurement.

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 – Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals: The PPS position manages input into procurement documents from numerous internal and external stakeholders.
- Agility – Works in a changing workplace and takes initiative to change: Procurement of projects within the Capital Plan requires PPS' to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- Build Team-oriented Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: The PPS works with numerous stakeholders to gain agreement on a pr

📌 Project Procurement Specialist (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton