About Us:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.
At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.
If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
The Procurement Technician provides support to our sourcing and procurement function by working directly with procurement team members and other departments with respect to processing, verifying and managing purchase orders, year-end processes (such as closing out purchase orders). This position is responsible for monitors compliance with competitive bidding law, current regulations and the City‘s procurement policy and procedures.
Responsibilities Includes:
- Responsible for processing requisitions including creating purchase orders in our financial system
- Review and verify all purchase orders ensuring accuracy and alignment on price, quantity, contract terms and conditions, and amend as required with the requisitioner
- Responsible for leading the year-end process including closing purchase orders, confirming budgets, and amending purchase orders
- Inform and provide support to internal clients and departments on required procurement processes and policies, ensuring all practices are consistent and in compliance
- Work closely with the finance team to reconcile invoices and purchase order discrepancies
- Identify areas and opportunities for process improvement
- Manages the procurement of business cards
- Assists the procurement team with placing orders for items and/or supplies as needed
- Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining purchase records, processing invoices, and preparing report related to purchase orders and contract spend
- Maintain contract register, sending out alerts for expired contracts, following up with vendors for required documents, and monitoring due dates for month end and year end amendments
- Responsible for entering sole source documents and information into the e-bidding system
- Responsible for generating regular reports on a monthly basis or ad hoc as needed, providing data related to current procurement opportunities and status
- Support annual coordination and submission of the Award in Excellence for Procurement (AEP) award
You Bring:
- Post-secondary education, certificate, diploma or degree in an administrative field, procurement or a related field
- Either hold or be willing to obtain education and training required for a related professional designation such as CPPO and CPPB, and/or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)
- Prior experience working in a procurement or purchasing environment
- Previous experience in public procurement would be considered an asset
- Basic knowledge and understanding of current procurement methodologies, and competitive processes
- Experience with creating and processing purchase orders, including verifying and follow through activities
- Previous experience with financial systems would be an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong independent decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Prior experience with e-bidding software would be an asset
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and form collaborative relationships
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, and process a high volume of information within tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
- Ability to quickly align with shifting priorities, work assignments and timelines
- Supportive attitude towards process improvement and a flexible approach to work
- Ability to be a positive influence in a team-setting
- A growth mindset with desire to learn
We Offer:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, our employees also enjoy:
- Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts, gym membership, social events, and health & wellness initiatives
Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.
Additional Information:
This is a full‑time position, with 37.5 hours per week.
Please provide a cover letter along with your application.
Next Steps:
Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.
Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.
Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.
