The Contract Advisor reports directly to the Manager, Finance and Business Operations, Recreation, Parks and Culture and contributes to the overall effective and efficient delivery of a corporate contracting centre-led program. Working across the department, this position will support a broad range of contract types across multiple lines of business including revenue, grants, goods and services, consultation, third party agreements and some smaller construction project contracts. The Contract Advisor position also mitigates risk that could result from substandard corporate contract processes, including value leakage, increased costs, reputational damage, legal challenges, and inefficient use of resources.
Experience in paralegal services, project management, change management, and relationship building will support success in this position.
This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 2 hours of Sherwood Park, Alberta.
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Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.