Sustainable Procurement Lead

Are you a passionate and influential leader with a drive for sustainability?

The City of Edmonton is seeking a dynamic Sustainable Procurement Lead to champion innovative solutions and drive positive change. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping the implementation of the City's sustainable procurement policy and practices, collaborating with diverse Community Partners to minimize environmental impact and maximize social benefit.

As a strategic thinker and change agent, you will develop and implement actionable plans, policies, and frameworks, ensuring alignment with the City's broader sustainability goals. You will also provide expert guidance and training to City staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

If you have a passion for sustainability and exceptional leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!

What will you do?

• Develop and recommend strategic direction and tactical plans for the implementation of the City’s Sustainable Procurement Policy C556C, ensuring integration with organizational goals and priorities
• Enhance the City’s policy implementation through identification, execution and operationalization of recommended activities which meet strategic objectives to leverage City purchases to achieve positive Indigenous, social and environmental benefits for the community
• Create action plans with clear deliverables for short and long-term
• Successfully implement plans, metrics, and reporting mechanisms, following direction from CPSS Branch Leadership team and City Council
• Exercise influence to ensure suppliers, community and industry organizations, and the City’s internal Community Partners understand the purpose and principles of the Sustainable Procurement program
• Develop and implement tools, guidelines and processes related to Social Procurement, Indigenous Procurement, Environmental Sustainability; and Ethical Standards
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of sustainable processes within CPSS and lead initiatives on behalf of CPSS
• Develop and implement procedures within different business units and the CPSS branch to ensure compliance to policy and related reporting requirements
• Lead the development of supplier engagement activities including annual events and webinars explaining the procurement process
• Other procurement responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance or a related Discipline
• A minimum of five (5) years, progressively responsible experience in a combination of: strategic and operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budgets; business case development

Assets

• Lived experience, knowledge, training and/or education related to First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners and communities
• Experience engaging with diverse interest holders
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or other relevant professional designations
• Experience in a diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management environment
• Experience supporting and leading sustainability projects/portfolios in a procurement context
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP Ariba
• Additional training in sustainability; social enterprises; social/benefit driven procurement; financial management; public administration; government relations; project management; and/or change management

Skills required for success

• Experience managing and working with various Community Partners (internal/external)
• Knowledge in the following areas:
  • Sustainability
  • ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance
  • JEDI - Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
  • Market leading practices & trends related to sustainable procurement
• Knowledge of public sector purchasing trade agreements, partnerships and applicable regulations
• Entrepreneurial mentality, assertive, diplomatic, and results-oriented
• Proactive professional with strong business acumen
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
• Ability to analyze complex information and make timely decisions
• Proven planning and organizational skills to manage delivery
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months  in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary Range: $48.774 - $61.628 (Hourly); $101,840.110 - 128,679.260 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: KE/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst II
Posting Date: Aug 12, 2026
Closing Date: Sep. 2, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial Services
Work Location(s): Century Place, 8th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3