Procurement Coordinator (Term)

The Opportunity

Keyano's Financial Services Department is currently seeking a Procurement Coordinator (Term) to join their dynamic team. The Procurement Coordinator provides public procurement services and contract administration to the College.

This Term role starts as soon as possible and will end on or before June 30, 2027.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement initiatives to support the College’s operational and academic goals.
• Conduct open and fair procurement that complies with trade agreements, legislation, and internal polices/procedures.
• Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with trade agreements, legislation and budgetary controls.
• Lead public tendering processes via APC, including bid evaluations, vendor communications, and post-award debriefings.
• Lead cross-functional teams through public sourcing and share technical expertise and knowledge with College employees on legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the contract database for the College, Grants, Lease Agreements, etc.
• Create process and templates for procurement and contract administration. Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Provide training to College employees on the relevant ERP system, procurement and contract processes.
• Preparation of formal documentation, proof and edit documents to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Evaluate risk, ensure compliance, and determine steps to ensure the College will not be at risk.
• Maintain consistent and effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy; understanding the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.
• Maintain a high level of diplomacy, political sensitivity, ethics, integrity, and discretion.
• Support a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience, with minimum of 3 years experience in the MASH sector with a focus on public tenders
• Knowledge of New West Partnership Trade Agreement, Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Canada Economic Trade Agreement

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is $6,157.51 per month (CUPE TS7) with the following health and benefit package.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary
• Paid sick days

We offer various perks and discounts to our employees:
• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.