Services Analyst Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Business

Position: Contract Services Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Contract Services Analyst serve as the primary gatekeepers of approximately $1 billion worth of payments on contracts related to Ministry's capital development program. This program encompasses the construction of health facilities, schools, and government-owned facilities that together constitute one of the main pillars of the Ministry's mandate.

The role of the Contract Services Analyst involves careful scrutiny of several multi-million-dollar contracts and enforcement of the terms and conditions. In that capacity, the Contract Services Analyst ensure compliance with the terms of the contracts and associated framework of policies, Treasury Board Directives, Acts, and Regulations.

Additionally, the position is responsible for the administration of contracts related to post-secondary institutions, seniors' lodges, and affordable housing facilities that are funded by various supported ministries and reconciled through inter-unit transfers. To that extent, the position has a cross-ministry focus that encompasses a government-wide approach to the review, assessment and implementation of policies, Treasury Board Directives, Financial Administration Act, regulations, statutes and other pieces of legislation.

The primary responsibilities for the
Contract Services Analyst
include, but are not limited to:

Providing comprehensive contract administration services covering consulting and construction contracts for health facilities, government facilities, schools, post-secondary institutions, seniors' lodges, affordable housing facilities, and other projects that are large, complex, high profile, and high risk.

Monitoring existing contracts as to their expiry date and ensuring contract amendments are completed in time so that no payments are processed on expired contracts

Undertaking a comprehensive review of contracts and their terms and conditions with the objectives of enforcing them during the course of the contracts.

Providing advice to project managers and other clients in the application of Builders' Lien Act to minimize Government's exposure and liability on projects with unpaid claims.

Conducting a comprehensive review of contracts and project budgets with a view to identifying funding shortfalls and authorization lapses.

Signing off on contracts and invoices confirming sufficiency of funds and conformance with policies, guidelines, contractual terms and authority levels.

Researching and analyzing financial data and preparing specialized reports and presentation material for Project Managers, Directors, and Senior Management.

Establishing and maintaining a network of relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication links are in place for all projects.

Identifying areas of concern with existing policies and procedures and recommend changes to meet Division's business needs.

The successful candidate will have:

The ability to work independently or as member of a team.

Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

Good collaboration and negotiation skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

Initiative, creativity and ability to work in a changing environment.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills - able to effectively explain detailed contract information, financial policies, and financial information and articulate interpretations internally and externally to the department.

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