Contract Specialist

PA2 Purchasing Agent 2

Regular/full-time

Environment and Climate Change

Environmental Programs and Remediation, Environmental Stewardship Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45573

Salary(s):   PA2 $66,593.00 - $81,799.00 per year

Closing Date:   August 16, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch oversees the Orphaned and Abandoned Mines program, the Environmental Liabilities Sites program, and the Quarry Rehabilitation program. These programs address the environmental and public safety concerns of identified sites within the various program. Remediation, rehabilitation, site management, and monitoring work is advanced and, when required, implemented to reduce environmental and health risks, support public safety, protect previous investments in infrastructure, and reduce the provinces environmental liability. 

Duties:
The Contract Specialist is responsible for delivering procurement and contract administration services across the Environmental Programs and Remediation branch while ensuring that policies, procedures and guidelines are being followed. The incumbent is also responsible for researching, analyzing and providing recommendations for procurement policy, and creating process development and improvement to reduce risk exposure and improve processes.

This position supports all procurement needs for the Orphaned and Abandoned Mines program, the Environmental Liabilities Site program, the Logistics and Operations program, and the Quarry Rehabilitation program. Examples of common procurement needs include: engineering, consultant, construction, construction supervision, specialized equipment, environmental monitoring, site assessments, archeological assessment or site support, environmental sampling, or contracts for the use of technology (LIDAR, Drone Survey, 3D Imaging etc.). 

Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
 
Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan 

 
Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees 

 
Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

 
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.  
 
Organizational Culture and Values 
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
 
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of post secondary education in business, supply chain management or related field. A combination of education and procurement experience related to construction projects may be considered. 
• Extensive work experience preparing and issuing public tenders for construction and goods and services including interviewing, negotiating, evaluating and awarding contracts.
• Experience in procurement, insurance and risk management processes, competitive bid and contract laws, and applicable lien and trade acts.  
• Experience administering contracts and supplier performance management programs.
• Experience adhering to and enforcing procurement policies, procedures, and contract obligations.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create professional and accurate reports, notes, memos and other documentation.
• Effective verbal communication with experience providing advice to stakeholders with differing backgrounds and interests.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict, negotiate, facilitate and work as part of a team.
• Strong planning, research and analytical skills to identify and integrate relevant information to determine appropriate course of action/outcomes.

Desired:

• Certification in Construction Contract Administrator designation from  Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Category Management and Demand Planning Analysis.
• Ability to communicate in French, both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to travel to construction sites within Manitoba - occasional visits to work sites within the province by ground, water or air, which may require overnight stays (possibly in a camp environment)

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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