Governance Specialist

Location:

BURNABY, BC

($72,479.17 - $83,518.06 Annually)

Reporting to Supervisor, Contract Governance, the Contract Governance Specialist provides post-award lifecycle support for a broad range of goods, services, and construction contracts across all BC Housing branches. He/she/they leads collaborative best practice approach to contract and vendor management across all branches and is responsible for proactive and reactive oversight activities while building strong relationships with cross functional partners. The position participates in assigned negotiations, discussions, and dispute resolutions related to commercial terms and conditions, supports execution of contract amendments, develops and monitors contract management databases, and supports the design and implementation of procure-to-pay activities.

• Post Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant field.
• Sound experience in public procurement, contracts & claims management, administering complex contracts, and managing contractual disputes. Some experience in partnering with cross-functional teams with multiple interest holders.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

• Considerable knowledge of Canadian public procurement, contract management and supplier management in a complex organization.
• Considerable knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including parts and sources of supply for multi-unit residential building and social housing projects.
• Considerable knowledge of all aspects of procurement, solicitations, post-award contract management, contract security, contract amendments, and life cycle management.
• Some knowledge of various contract types and approaches to procurement and contract management.
• Proficient with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, problem solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to establish a high level of rapport, deliver outstanding customer service, and build relationships with internal and external interest holders.
• Excellent data analysis, risk assessment and dispute resolution skills and ability to plan and organize procurement processes for assigned projects.
• Ability to review proposals, and agreements and ensuring contract agreements are fulfilled on time, budget, and operations are maintained throughout the contractual period.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, and business areas.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and process a large volume of work in a fast‑paced deadline‑oriented team environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage entire order from requisition to payment process.
• Ability to arrange suitable transportation to travel to various work sites on BC Housing business, as required.

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

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