Procurement Advisor

Update: Please note that the closing date for this job opportunity has been extended.

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Work environment

The Globe and Mail issued a special feature regarding Canada’s Top 100 employers. Canadian Heritage is very proud to be part of this select group for a second consecutive year.

Canadian Heritage plays a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Arts, culture and heritage represent $49.9 billion in the Canadian economy and over 630,000 jobs across the country. The Department’s specific responsibilities include formulating and implementing cultural policies and programs related to copyright, foreign investment and broadcasting, as well as policies and programs related to arts, culture, heritage, official languages, sport, state ceremonial and protocol, Canadian symbols, and organizing and promoting public events. The Department’s programs fund cultural industries, community and third-party organizations to enrich cultural experiences, strengthen identity, and promote participation in sport by Canadians. We are a dynamic, energetic and creative team that shares a culture of excellence focused on quality of service and commitment.

Intent of the process

We currently have positions to staff in the Gatineau region, however a pool of partially qualified candidates will be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures with various linguistic profiles and various security clearances within the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

- Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary educational program in a field related to the position (e.g. Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

- Recent* & significant** experience in procurement OR contract management.

- Recent* and significant** experience providing advices and recommendations to clients on procurement process OR contract management.

*“Recent” is defined as experience normally acquired within the last 5 years.
**“Significant” refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

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

Various language requirements
Depending on the position being staff, various language requirements may be required such as: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen

- Client Service

- Adaptability and Change Management

- Procurement Assessment & Planning

- Thinking things through

ABILITIES

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Post-secondary diploma in a field related to the position (e.g. Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

- Experience in using an integrated financial system (i.e. SAP, Oracle) or E-procurement systems.

- Experience in interpreting and applying federal government procurement policies and procedures.

- Experience developing procurement strategies.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
- Be willing and able to travel occasionally.
- Considering the mandate of the department, vacation leave may be limited in periods of high volume.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

We will contact candidates by e-mail. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to regularly verify your e-mail and jobs account for all communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application will not be considered further.

A top down selection method may be used at any point in the assessment process.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

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

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.