Information Technology Contracting Specialist

Job title: Information Technology Contracting Specialist

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Position ID J0621-0332
Job Title Information Technology Contracting Specialist
Job Type Permanent Full-Time
Job Category Information Technology
Job Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date Posted June 7, 2021
Closing Date June 18, 2021

Position Overview:

Every day we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB-Alberta, you too can make a difference.

As a senior member of the Contracting & Asset Management team, your key responsibility is for negotiation of IT goods and service contracts to support operational and program requirements for the corporation. Further, to provide expertise and leadership in the acquisition of software, hardware, IT contracted resources, software as a service, and cloud infrastructure and services. Utilizing in depth knowledge of negotiations, procurement processes and contract formation you will be tasked with delivering best value procurements to the WCB and its stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate high impact, complex IT contract details and specifications with vendors and service providers to ensure WCB’s risk is mitigated and end-user requirements are met.
• Work closely with Contracting Specialists on the development of competitive bidding documents that capture best in class IT contract requirements, clauses and terms and conditions.
• Assess requirements and advise internal customers and management on various IT competitive contracting practices that will best support business needs.
• Support the competitive bidding process; facilitate communication and cooperation between all participants.
• Reporting to the Team Lead, provide leadership and direction to Business Technology Operations Contracting & Asset Management staff regarding contract management and lead transformational activities to build procurement capabilities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Identify trends, training requirements, and monitor adherence to processes and procedures and take appropriate action to address any deficiencies to the Team Lead.
• Through an ongoing analysis of current practices and lessons learned, recommend and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Maintain and manage the WCB’s Cloud Computing Contract Guidelines.
• Participate with the Contracting and Procurement Services team to develop corporate procurement policies and procedures. Educate staff and management in policies and procedures so as to set and raise standards, ensure ethical practices are followed, and the WCB is viewed positively by external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, information management or related field combined with extensive knowledge of Information Technology (IT) contracts, terms and conditions.
• Several years related negotiation experience with a focus on IT negotiation of large complex procurements.
• Professional designation (SCMP, CPPB, CPPO) would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable on emerging trends in Information Technology, contracting, vendor relations and negotiations.
• The ability to manage multiple and complex contracts, often with competing deadlines and similar priority levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of competitive bidding laws, Canadian Free Trade Agreement and procurement practices.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Salary:

Over 93% of our staff agrees that WCB is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, work-life balance, supportive leadership and a caring and collaborative work environment. We have talented employees who work hard and we want to make sure they’re happy.

Salary Range 12 Start Rate: $81,888 to Job Rate: $96,324 per annum

Note:

Note: This position is not eligible for the Compressed Work Week schedule.

Please submit resumes (quoting tracking #J0621-0332) to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers. This competition is open to internal and external candidates.

Security Clearance

Final external candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security clearance. Internal candidates may also be required to undergo a security clearance as per the WCB Security Clearance guideline.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Expected salary: $96324 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:25:12 GMT