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Government of Alberta

Contract Specialist

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job Information Job Title: Contract Specialist Job Requisition ID: 88009 Ministry: Children and Family Services Location: Edmonton - other locations may be considered Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary Scope: Open Closing Date: October 2, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA) Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 to $107,710 / year)

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Pay: Job Information Job Title: Contract Specialist Job Requisition ID: 88009 Ministry: Children and Family Services Location: Edmonton - other locations may be considered Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary Scope: Open Closing Date: October 2, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA) Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 to $107,710 / year)
Listed closing date: Oct 2, 2026
Working hours: 36.25 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Job Information
Job Title: Contract Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 88009
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton - other locations may be considered
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 to $107,710 / 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 Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect, and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults.

The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.

To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Placement, Procurement, and Licensing unit supports the Policy, Practice, and Program Development Branch of the Child Intervention Delivery Division. Work within this team, unit, and branch impacts province-wide policy, program and practice development by finding innovative solutions and recommending best practices to improve the way we operate.

This position reports to the Manager, Procurement and Contracts team. The Contract Specialist plays an integral role in effectively planning, procuring, evaluating, managing, reporting on, and administering various types of contract and grant agreements. The Contract Specialist draws on a strong working knowledge of social programs, including service design, implementation and delivery. Familiarity with associated legislative, policy and practice frameworks is critical to plan for, procure and monitor services that meet the needs of Ministry stakeholders. This position works as part of a high-performing team of professionals focused on ensuring positive outcomes for children and families through effective procurement strategies.

This position is significantly involved in strategic initiatives, capacity building and best practices for contracting and procurement approaches.

As a Contract Specialist, your role includes:

Planning:

Identify trends and opportunities to procure high-quality, effective services that meet the needs of children, families, and the Ministry
Conduct research and analysis to identify evidence-based opportunities for program improvement and offer viable recommendations to leadership.
Lead and manage complex projects through all phases, including planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and evaluation.
Manage a high volume of contracts, grants, and related activities in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict timelines and quality standards.
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging issues, and changing business needs
Review and enhance procurement processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with legislative and policy requirements.

Relationship Management & Communication:

Build, maintain, and leverage collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify service gaps and support program objectives
Facilitate discussions, consultations, and presentations for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, ensuring clear and effective communication.
Lead collaborative stakeholder sessions to align contract deliverables with program goals, ensuring mutual understanding and commitment to supporting children and families.
Prepare briefing notes, reports, recommendations, and other materials that support informed, evidence-based decision-making.
Collaborate with Indigenous partners to ensure procurement approaches and service agreements reflect cultural considerations and Truth and Reconciliation principles.
Serve as a strategic resource to support priority initiatives across the unit, branch, regions, and department.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: University graduation in a related field (Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business, Education, Social Work or related) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR
1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Related experience:

Extensive experience in planning, budgeting, resource allocation, financial acumen, preferably in a public sector context.
Experience with legislative/statutory requirements relevant to, procurement and contract management.
Strong grasp of market research and research methods, asset management principles (condition, risk, lifecycle), and the interrelationships among province, municipalities, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and industry associations.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills for briefings and presentations to effectively convey complex information to senior officials, team members and stakeholders.
Strong demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Extensive experience leading and facilitating meetings, committees, working groups, and governance bodies involving diverse internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, navigate competing interests, and drive decision-making to achieve strategic objectives, organizational mandates, and ministry priorities.

Assets:

Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Experience with negotiation, implementation, and monitoring of cost, schedule, quality and deliverables.
Practical experience designing and executing evaluation tools (e.g., performance indicators, outcome measurement) within a social services context.
Proven experience with community-based resources and proven success in fostering and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Project Management Professional certification.
Knowledge of Alberta's Children and Family Services related acts, regulations, policies, and procurement, contract and grant frameworks.

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

Notes

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week.

This position will end on or before August 1, 2027 with the possibility of an extension.

Application Requirements: As part of the application process, you are required to:

Complete all pre-screen questions.
A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.
Complete any applicable pre-employment documentation requirements.
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.
A written assessment may be required in addition to a formal interview.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
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 for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures 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.

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 Dana Polutnik at Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist is responsible for planning, procuring, evaluating, and managing complex contract and grant agreements to support ministry programs. They also lead strategic initiatives and facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure service delivery aligns with legislative and policy requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree in a related field such as Social Sciences, Public Administration, or Business, along with at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience. Strong knowledge of procurement, financial management, and legislative frameworks is essential for this role.

Skills

Procurement
Contract management
Strategic planning
Budgeting
Resource allocation
Financial acumen
Market research
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Policy development
Legislative compliance
Communication
Relationship building
Negotiation
Data analysis

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture
Work-life balance

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Hiring contact

Dana Polutnik

Hiring contact email

Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca

Keywords

Contract Specialist
Procurement
Grant agreements
Social services
Public sector
Policy development
Budgeting
Resource allocation
Market research
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Legislative compliance
Briefing notes
Indigenous partners
Truth and Reconciliation
Performance indicators
Outcome measurement
Strategic initiatives
Capacity building
Risk management

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