Contracts Specialist Jobs

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at Island Health; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Contract Policy & Standards, the Contract Specialist, provides leadership and support to the organization primarily by effectively contributing to the contracting process. The Specialist serves the program areas (internal customers) within Island Health by drafting, editing and reviewing standard form contracts, giving consideration to the program needs, the organizational risk and policy compliance within Island Health. The Specialist provides advice on best practices through the stages of contract planning, procurement/competitive process, contract award and ongoing management. The Specialist takes a proactive approach identifying trends and creating process oriented solutions that can be translated into procedures and policies, improving organizational and departmental efficiency. The Specialist manages many concurrent projects and balances competing priorities based on a broad understanding of organizational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

• Experience, Training and Education

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Health Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years' recent related experience in procurement, negotiation and contract execution, preferably in public sector. Education specifically in the areas of the contracting life cycle, contracting law, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia), risk management and insurance.
Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Highly developed listening skills and the ability to integrate feedback into personal performance and departmental work
• Creativity and flexibility to meet customer needs within legislative and policy constraints
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand patterns and trends and translate into process improvements and policy and procedural recommendations
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrated judgment, analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency using a PC, standard office software such as Word and Excel, and ability to use Access

Link To Full
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3050.pdf