Procurement Officer *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Update: *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Duties

Provision of procurement and contracting services for a diverse range of low to medium dollar value and medium complexity (risk) goods and services and minor construction required by the RCMP.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 22,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 140 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill indeterminate PG-02/COM-02 vacancies in London, Ontario. A pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill the same or similar positions at the PG-02/COM-02 group and level in London, Ontario on an indeterminate or term basis.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

*Recent experience in the procurement or contract management of goods or services, such as construction or supply chain management.

Note: *Recent experience is defined as experience acquired in the last 2 years.

Experience providing client service.

Experience in data entry and retrieval in a relational database.

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.

Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

General knowledge of the Federal Government Procurement (for example: policies, guidelines, relevant trade agreements, regulations and practices)

Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Adaptability
Client service oriented

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized technical institute or college in a field related to the procurement such as supply management, business administration, finance, etc.

Degree equivalency

Occupational or Professional Certification, such as but not limited to: Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement (CFSP), Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or completion of the required training for federal procurement functional specialists.

Experience reviewing procurement and/or contract documentation including statement of work/requirements (SOW or SOR) evaluation criteria and using selection methodology.

Experience using an enterprise resources planning system such as SAP (Systems Applications and Products).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other information

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modification of your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- responding to screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager,
- verification of the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- electronic notification of assessment details and results.

Please note that, for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Proof of Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during
the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be
provided for verification:
Provincial or territorial birth certificate
Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb.
14, 1977)
Certificates of Retention
Citizenship certificates
** Passports are NOT acceptable

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.