Strategic Partnerships, Vendor Management, and Vulnerability Reduction (APPR)

• Permanent contract
• Full-time
• Between $31.06 and $55.04 gross/hour
• At least 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Administrative professional
• Competition reserved for all Santé Québec staff

Mission

• At Santé Québec, caring for people is at the heart of our commitment.

That's what unites us and drives us.

We bring together the 30 public health and social services institutions in Quebec and rely on the commitment of nearly 325,000 people who, every day, put their expertise to the service of the well-being of the entire population.

We believe that through collaboration, commitment, respect, kindness, and excellence, a more human, stronger, and fairer network is built.

Working at Santé Québec means contributing to a deeply human mission, in a constantly evolving environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

If you share this vision, if you want to contribute to it and make a real difference, your place is here.

Job Title 1565 - Planning, Programming, and Research Agent

Person responsible for one or more programs or projects with the aim of providing professional assistance in the development of services, including advising, monitoring, or supporting various actors in one or more programs or projects. They carry out the necessary research to identify and evaluate resources and needs. They design and propose development plans and programs to ensure adequate service planning. They provide advice on the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. They may participate in teaching and training activities.

Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Director - TI Partners, the incumbent performs research, analysis, evaluation, planning, coordination, and development activities to support decision-making, continuous improvement, and achievement of organizational goals. They act as an expert-advisor in strategic technological partnership governance, vendor management, and vulnerability reduction associated with partnerships, under the responsibility of the TI Partners Office.

They ensure the sound management of strategic agreements, the optimization of governance mechanisms, and the management of risks that may affect the achievement of expected benefits. They contribute to the identification of risks, the optimization of agreements, the development of governance mechanisms, and the evaluation of opportunities for consolidation and mutualization to support the evolution of the network's technological services.

More specifically, the main areas of action are as follows:

• Conduct studies, analyses, and evaluations on governance models, organizational risks, and vendor management mechanisms.
• Develop, document, produce, and apply decision-supporting evaluation matrices.
• Formulate recommendations to improve the efficiency, performance, and optimization of strategic agreements.
• Analyze, identify, and evaluate vulnerabilities, dependencies, and issues that may affect services or expected benefits.
• Develop and monitor governance frameworks to reduce organizational, operational, technological, or budgetary vulnerabilities.
• Ensure global governance of strategic technological agreements under the responsibility of the TI Partners Office.
• Coordinate, plan, and monitor governance activities associated with strategic agreements.
• Develop, recommend, and coordinate the implementation of contractual governance mechanisms.
• Ensure the analysis and monitoring of the relationship with strategic vendors.
• Act as an expert-advisor to the management regarding issues associated with strategic technological partners.
• Support and advise the management regarding contractual governance, vendor management, and vulnerability reduction issues.
• Guide risk management, dependency management, and vulnerability reduction mechanisms associated with strategic agreements.
• Coordinate alignment activities between institutions, vendors, partners, and internal teams.
• Participate in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of new opportunities for consolidation and mutualization.
• Develop and maintain reference frameworks, tools, and practices that promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct strategic monitoring and recommend best practices in vendor management, governance, and risk management.
• Prepare and present decision-making files, executive analyses, recommendations, and documents for decision-making bodies.
• Please note that responsibilities may be modified based on the evolution of Santé Québec.
• Admission Requirements
• The candidate must hold:
• A bachelor's degree in an appropriate university discipline such as administrative sciences, human sciences, or social sciences.

For consideration, any education completed outside of Canada must have been evaluated by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration.

It is mandatory to possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority to hold this position.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in governance, contractual management, vendor management, organizational analysis, continuous improvement, or strategic file coordination.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of DevOps approaches, automation practices, and modern technological environments is an asset.
• Good understanding of the health and social services network is an asset.
• Selection Criteria

In evaluating applications, the selection committee will consider, among other things, the following criteria:

• Leadership influence and ability to mobilize stakeholders in a matrix context.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to evaluate organizational risks, dependencies, and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, collaboration, and relationship management skills with strategic partners.
• Developed political sense and ability to adapt in a complex and evolving environment.
• Professional judgment, autonomy, and diligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to formulate strategic recommendations and support decision-making.
• Results-oriented, continuous improvement, and value creation mindset.
• Working Conditions

Hourly Rate: $31.06 to $55.04 based on experience.

Employment Status: Full-time (35 hours)

Base Location: Montreal or Quebec

Work Location: Hybrid mode possible.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Union Accreditation: SNS

Application Instructions

Please submit your application before August 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM (ET).

To verify your eligibility, it is important to specify each of your relevant work experiences in the Curriculum Vitae section of your personal file.

Only complete applications received before the deadline will be considered. Once you have submitted your application, the information in your file will be reviewed and cannot be modified.

Additional Information

For information regarding this position, please contact the recruitment team via the following email address: recrutement@sante.quebec

If you are unable to submit your application or encounter difficulties with this website, please contact us via email, including the reference number of the posting 26-NS-128 and 159 in the subject line.

Santé Québec encourages diversity and equal employment opportunities by inviting women, visible and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, anglophones, and Indigenous people to apply.

Notice to Applicants

The information and details provided in this posting are for the purpose of the competition and are not intended to be a contract or a guarantee of employment.