Senior Procurement Specialist (2-year term position)

Our organization

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Financial Services division is responsible for effective internal control over financial reporting, annual budget preparation and accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management, Commission Members, the Minister of Finance and other stakeholders.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this newly created Senior Procurement Specialist role is a hands-on opportunity to help develop and build the organization’s procurement function. This position will focus on assessing and improving internal procurement practices, processes, templates and tools to strengthen awareness, understanding and alignment of procurement requirements across the organization.

Through collaboration with stakeholders and business units, the role will foster a consistent and effective approach to procurement across divisions, supporting informed decision-making and timely procurement outcomes.

The ASC's procurement activities consist of mainly professional services, technology solutions, software subscriptions, consulting engagements, and other business services. Operating within a decentralized procurement setting, the individual business units retain responsibility for managing their procurement activities and vendor relationships.

As the organization's primary procurement resource, this role will provide advisory support, process guidance and standardized tools, helping to ensure procurement activities are conducted consistently and efficiently. Additionally, this two-year term offers the potential for permanent or other longer-term opportunities within the ASC.

For this term role, the ASC offers a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, effective your first day of employment. These benefits include a comprehensive health and dental plan, flex days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, and a generous flexible spending account.

We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting the development and improvement of the ASC’s procurement processes in alignment with the Government of Alberta procurement requirements, Canadian trade agreements, and ASC procurement policy.
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Working closely with the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to guide divisions on procurement approaches (e.g., sole source, RFP, PQR, three‑quote processes), documentation requirements, timelines, and compliance considerations, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with risk management, fairness, and compliance standards.
• Creating and refining standardized procurement templates, workflows, evaluation tools, scoring guides, and turnaround timelines, subject to review and approval requirements.
• Developing and maintaining internal procurement tools and resources, including the ASC procurement calendar, and providing regular updates to individual managers on status of procurements and reports on procurement activities, challenges, and opportunities to improve and streamline processes.
• Engaging and educating internal stakeholders on procurement policies, systems, and best practices.
• Maintaining and distributing procurement tracking for POs, RFPs, PQRs, standing offers, and contracts, including monitoring expiry dates and coordinating renewals or cancellations.
• Coordinating and supporting supplier relationship management activities, reviewing vendor proposals for quality, accuracy, and compliance, and contributing analysis to management-led strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Acting as a liaison between the Office of the General Counsel and other divisions to support contract finalization with recommended vendors and ensure appropriate controls and methodologies are applied to contractual change notices and purchase orders.

The ideal candidate will possess

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or in a related field.
• Eight to 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with increasing responsibility in advisory support, policy interpretation, tendering support, and process improvement/standardization.
• Working knowledge of Government of Alberta (GOA) procurement requirements and practices, as well as the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with building or improving processes within an evolving or developing procurement environment or in a decentralized setting is an asset.
• Supply chain designation (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, etc.) is beneficial.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven abilities in influencing without authority and working cohesively with all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• The ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and meet tight deadlines while delivering high‑quality service to business teams.
• Strong proficiency in Word and Excel to develop templates, tools and reporting.
• A curious, analytical, and adaptable approach, and be willing to dig into unfamiliar issues and support change initiatives.

To apply

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by August 1, 2026. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.