Procurement Officer

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Tips for applicants who wish to apply;
• The application process, will take approximately 40 to 60 minutes to complete.
• You may need to first create an account, if you don’t already have one; https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?createNewAccntAftPNS=createNewAccntAftPNS&toggleLanguage=en
• Once your account is created, applicants can create a profile and upload their resume.
• When it comes time to apply, please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. The system will prompt you with specific questions, please ensure to answer the questions, if applicable.
• When answering the questionnaire, do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience & education element, as applications will be screened on the information provided. Your resume will be used as a second source of validation.
• Please note that applications received through any means other than the www.jobs.gc.ca website will not be considered.
• Persons who are unable to apply or who have any questions about the application process can contact the person (email address) listed below prior to the closing date.

An information session (webex) entitled «Learn more about the role of federal procurement professionals and the process to apply to Federal Public Service employment opportunities» will be scheduled shortly. If you are interested in participating in this information session, please send us an email with your coordinates at: and an invitation will follow, should there be a sufficient number of participants who demonstrate an interest.

Duties

This is a position where the incumbent is required to:
- Organize, implement, and provide support for the procurement of goods and services.
- Create, review and process a variety of documents required for the solicitation and administration of professional service and goods contracts.
- Provide training and information on contracts and applications to clients.
- Provide advice and services related to the basic procurement of goods and services.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement for the delivery of procurement services.
- Contribute to new strategies to maximize efficiencies in procurement.
- Maintain various procurement reports and assist with data entry into the financial system.

Want to know more about this profession, see our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXwLKw0hbdE&feature=youtu.be

Work environment

We are looking for dynamic candidates with strong business acumen that will participate in the transformation and modernization of procurement practices.

The Government of Canada is one of the country’s largest buyers. We buy everything from scientific services, high technology equipment, military equipment, construction services and professional services. We are managing complex commercial relationships with the largest corporations in the world and, in the process, helping to make Canada a great place to live.

We are dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference and excel. You will have the opportunity to increase your experience and expertise, benefit from a healthy work-life balance and a positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

You are looking for exciting challenges? You want to change things? Apply online today for an opportunity to join the Public Service of Canada.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of candidates which could be used to staff PG-02 positions within various Federal organizations across Canada.

In the recent years, Federal organizations recruited approximately 180 procurement professionals annually at all levels (PG-01 to PG-06).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

STEP 1 of the assessment process - INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Mandatory & Assets Qualifications (If you meet the qualifications, when you submit your application, the system will prompt you with a specific question to evaluate how you meet each qualification; please ensure to answer and provide examples on how you gained these qualifications)

To be considered for this position:
1- You must have graduated with a degree (university) from a recognized post-secondary institution OR graduated with a diploma from a recognized technical institute or college OR obtained a certification from a program related to procurement or materiel management.

Degree equivalency

2- You must have experience in providing services to clients in a fast-paced and multi-tasking work environment.

3- You must have experience working in a procurement related environment such as purchasing, contracting, a sales environment or any related activities.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

TELL US MORE: (Assets)
We also want to learn more about other experiences you might have gained during your career; please tell us if the following applies to you:

1- If you have a professional designation/certification in the field of procurement OR supply chain management OR project management OR any related fields.

2- If you have experience in using financial, material management information OR E-procurement systems.

3- If you ever had the opportunity to work in a field potentially relevant to a specific field, including but not limited to science, IT, military, construction, professional services and materiel management.

4- If you have experience working in material management OR procurement of goods OR procurement of services OR contract management.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

STEP 2 of the assessment process – SHOW US
If your application is screened in, you will be invited to demonstrate the following competencies via an evaluation process:

- Communication
- Integrity and Respect
- Client Service
- Business Acumen

STEP 3 of the assessment process – MEET US
Finally, if you make it to this stage, we will organize an in-person meeting to validate with you the information you have provided throughout the selection process, and to learn more about your career aspirations.

It is anticipated the written exam will be administered during the week of January 15, 2018 and that interviews will begin the week of February 5, 2018. Please submit any pre-approved leave that may impact your availability.

STEP 4 of the assessment process – LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Depending on the position being staffed, we might have position with various language requirements, such as: English OR French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC.

If you are interested in being considered for a bilingual position, Second Language Evaluation will be conducted. Second Language Evaluation (SLE) testing will be administered, as required, using the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) SLE tests. If you would like to prepare yourself for the SLE tests, please visit the Second Language Evaluation information for candidates page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/information-candidates.html

If you have previously been assessed for SLE but do not have a copy of your results, please visit the PSC’s Confirmation of Previous Test Result web page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/staffing-assessment-services-job-seekers-employees/confirmation-previous-test-result.html

Conditions of employment

STEP 5 of the assessment process - SECURITY CLEARANCE
The hiring department is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must provide residence information for the last five (5) years and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must provide residence information for the last ten (10) years. The process may involve reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, credit checks (if required) and fingerprints.

Depending on the position to staff the security clearance may vary; Reliability, Secret, Top Secret

Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to work overtime, to travel, possess a driver’s license or to relocate.

Other information

- Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.

- Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations under this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

- Proof of education will be required prior to the start date of the offer of employment. If you have a foreign degree(s), you will have to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

- Any communication with the candidates through this staffing process may be used to evaluate other qualifications.

- Other qualifications not mentioned on this advertisement may be assessed depending on the position to be staffed.

- Other organizations within the core public administration will be able to use this pool to staff their positions, therefore by applying to this process you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.