Contract Specialist

Do you have experience with contract management? If so, then do not miss this ideal opportunity for you to showcase your leadership skills and grow professionally with the Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**Please note**: Alternate work locations may be considered, based on the operational feasibility.

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,486.04 to $1,691.83 per (hour/week) in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will:

- provide provincial and regional leadership and expertise on contracts, tenders and procurement activity on behalf of the AFFES Fire Management Program
- provide long range planning strategies on the development/revision/renegotiation of existing and new contracts and procurement plans as well as technical obligations to meet fire operation plans and provincial fire strategies
- develop, prepare and review procurement documents, respond to bid and proposal inquiries, evaluate bid/proposal submissions and make contract award recommendations
- implement, oversee and provide advice to staff on various ministry policies and procedures and changing business practices regarding the acquisition of commodities, contract development, contract management tools and systems as well as emerging technology tools
- fulfill a variety of support functions on field fire assignments such as Contract Specialist, Field Contract Manager, during escalated situations

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You have the ability to travel to different work locations or remote fire sites during the fire season.

**Technical knowledge and skills**:

- You have demonstrated work experience and knowledge of government and ministry policies, procedures, and directives in contract/service management, procurement, and tendering processes.
- You have knowledge of long range planning processes and methodologies to lead in the development of operating guidelines and to set priorities for contracts and procurements.

**Communication, interpersonal skills and consultative skills**:

- You have superior written communication skills to develop legal agreements, briefing notes, course content and training initiatives and to respond to various contract inquiries.
- You have well developed interpersonal skills to consult and carry out contract negotiations effectively with internal and external clients.
- You have proven ability to work harmoniously with clients with strong opinions, varying views and professionals with competing areas of interests.
- You have well developed communication skills to present complex information in a clear and concise manner and to deliver effective training and presentations to staff.

**Analytical and problem solving skills**:

- You have conflict resolution skills for facilitating solutions to issues arising between the ministry and vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- You have demonstrated research and evaluation skills combined with excellent judgment to make sound recommendations and decisions.

**Organizational skills**:

- You have superior organizational skills to multi-task and set priorities under tight timelines.
- You have strong project management experience and skills.

**Computer Skills**:
**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 3 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Dr, Garson, North Region or 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 475 Airport Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

**Compensation