Temporary Procurement Specialist

The **Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation** is a not-for-profit public agency of the Government of
Alberta that guarantees deposits and provides risk-based regulatory oversight to enable a safe and sound
credit union system in Alberta. Our primary roles include:

- Providing a 100% guarantee of deposits held with Alberta credit unions
- Regulating credit unions and enforcing the Credit Union Act
- Revising, advising and directing credit unions on sound business practices
- Monitoring credit union performance and implementing appropriate actions to improve
- performance and reduce risks- Establishing individual credit union loan approval limits and providing an appropriate adjudication

process for loans that exceed these limits

We invite qualified applicants to consider joining our team, as a Temporary Procurement Specialist for up
to 12 months with the possibility of an extension.

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), Planning, Analytics & Regulatory Practices
(PARP) and is primarily responsible for the administration and support of project-related procurement
plans and processes.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Refine identified business and technical requirements and translate those into preparation of

solicitation documents such as Request for Proposal (RFP) / Negotiated Request for Proposal
(NRFP) / Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Request for Information (RFI) as required.
- Support development of a strategy for procurement preparation based upon project goals and

criteria.
- Identify any sub-projects where separate RFPs may be required to acquire specific vendor

services.
- Assist in providing RFP interpretations to vendors by developing written responses to questions.
- Prepare RFPs selection methodologies, evaluation plans, evaluation criteria, mandatory
- evaluation schedules, and final award recommendations.- Review vendor proposals for quality, accuracy and adherence to required standards.
- Creation of supporting project documentation as per the guidelines of the Government of Alberta
- procurement policy.- Assist in planning and scheduling bidders’ vendor presentations including agenda development
- for those activities.- Assist in debriefing unsuccessful vendors.
- Assist in finalizing contracts with recommended vendors.
- Conduct post procurement reviews.
- Prepare evaluation reports and procurement recommendations for reviews and signoffs.
- Plan, coordinate, and prepare controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes.
- Develop effective communications processes to ensure adequate project progress and issue

reporting to all participants and stakeholders.

**Temporary Procurement Specialist
- Plan and coordinate procurement activit ies including business technical requirements and
- contracting options.- Additional procurement related responsibilities as required by the AVP PARP or Project Lead.

**THE PERSON**
- A requirement for relevant post-secondary education in supply chain, procurement, business,

and/or other relevant fields.
- Completion of Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) and associated certificates are an

asset.
- Minimum 5 year's work experience in procurement.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in independently performing activities related to
developing and releasing RFP, NFRP, RFQ, RFI, negotiations, evaluation, supplier
feedback, and contract execution.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, organizational skills and ability to prioritize work / tasks.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced working experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proven ability to show initiative and exercise sound business judgement.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members,
- management, and vendors.- Knowledge of trade agreements, Financial Administration Act, FOIP, Public works Act.

**COMPENSATION**
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Commitment to work and life balance - we are currently piloting a hybrid work program with 3 days in
- the office and 2 days working remotely at home.- Excellent downtown Edmonton office environment situated close to many amenities including free on
- site gym, bicycle storage and sharing, and Rogers Place.

**CLOSING DATE**: until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
We will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with
disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. We are an equal opportunity employer
committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process.

**SUBMIT RESUME TO**:
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, Attention: Human Resources