Senior Contracting Officer

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Duties

The duties of the Senior Contracting Officer include but are not limited to:
• Management and provision of the acquisition of goods, services and construction/renovation for the RCMP.
• Provision of information on all aspects of the acquisition process to clients and subordinates regarding procurement and contracting to ensure probity, value-for-money and compliance with Treasury Board Contracting Rules and Regulations.
• Develops, interprets, disseminates and coordinates RCMP procurement and contracting policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures which harmonizes with the goals and objectives of the department and the federal government.
• The Team Lead (Stream 1) supervises employees and is responsible for assigning work, evaluating performance and providing advice and guidance.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 22,000 men and women, 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. As a Public Servant working with the RCMP, you will experience meaningful work and have a real impact on the daily operations as well as, job satisfaction knowing you are making a real difference. Successful candidates will be working and collaborating with colleagues in the Procurement and Contracting Services to provide services to our core Client base located within Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, and the North West Territories.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff three (3) indeterminate positions in Edmonton, AB, and ANTICIPATORY positions in Regina, SK and Winnipeg, MB. A qualified pool of candidates will be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent/temporary) within the Corporate Management Branch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Please indicate clearly on your application whether you are interested in Stream 1 or Stream 2.

Stream 1 – Senior Contracting Officer – Team Lead
Stream 2 – Senior Contracting Officer - Specialist

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)

Required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist):

Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist):

Recent and significant* experience in at least four (4) of the following six (6) procurement activities:
• Developing or implementing of procurement strategies and plans;
• Preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP) and resulting contracts for the procurement of goods or services or construction;
• Developing technical evaluation criteria or conducting bid evaluations;
• Thoroughly reviewing statements of work (SOW);
• Establishing methods of supply and warding contracts;
• Providing strategic procurement advice to both clients and management on contracting issues.

(*Recent and significant experience refers to a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years.)

Required for stream 1 only:

Recent* experience supervising subordinates.

(*Recent is defined as: within the last 3 years from the submission date of your application.)

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

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

Required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist):

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret procurement and contracting policies.
• Ability to evaluate problems and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize.

Required for stream 1 only:

• Ability to supervise.

Required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist):

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Effective Judgement.
• Dependability.
• Client Service.

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

Asset Qualifications are required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist)

• A degree 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.

Degree equivalency

• Experience applying the Federal policies and applications regarding Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCA’s) and Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB).

• Experience in tendering and awarding Federal Government contracts for: Capital/Real Property construction in excess of $500K; and/or Services in excess of $1M.

• Recent* and significant** experience procurement and contracting within the Federal Government.

• Recent* and significant** experience using an integrated financial and materiel management system.

(*Recent is defined as: within the last 3 years from the submission date of your application.)
(**Significant is defined as: the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of duties for a minimum of two (2) years.)

Operational Requirements are required for both streams (Stream 1: Team Lead, Stream 2: Specialist)

• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc . As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

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

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.