Corporate Services Advisor (Procurement Centre of Expertise)

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Are you looking for a change? Do you have three or more years of intensive experience and functional expertise in Procurement and Contracting? Do you have some supervisory and/or management background?

Western Economic Diversification Canada is inviting applications from a highly motivated and skilled individual who meets the above criteria and who seeks to learn firsthand about a federal government corporate environment. In this exciting position located in Edmonton, you will be providing strategic support, analysis and expert advice to senior management on procurement; materiel management policies and procedures; developing procurement strategies; meeting central agency reporting requirements as well as providing expertise to departmental staff on purchasing, contracting methods and negotiation techniques in accordance with policies, procedures and trade agreements. This position is open to individual who are interested in a term assignment, secondment or interchange*.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation. Our headquarters are in Edmonton and we have regional offices in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and a Policy and Strategic Direction Office in Ottawa.

* Interchange Canada facilitates temporary assignments of employees of other sectors or levels of government

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in procurement and contract management.
Experience in providing strategic and timely, analysis and advice to senior management on procurement and material management.
Experience developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts and managing a competitive bid process.
Experience in developing and delivering training and awareness sessions related to procurement and contracting.
Experience researching and interpreting contracting policies and standards, and best practices as it relates to departmental procurement.

*Significant is defined as having performed the full-time duties of the job for a period of three years or more.

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

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position.

Experience in planning and coordinating workplace/facilities projects based on Workplace 2.0 compliance and related greening initiatives or equivalent.

Experience with Security Programs, including security investigations, conducting Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA), emergency management and business continuity program management.

Experience supporting HR programs such as recruitment, onboarding and/or awards and recognition.

Experience delivering training.

Experience in asset management, relocation and liaising with legal services.

Experience in organizational development.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

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Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies related to contracting and procurement.
Knowledge of procurement and contracting methods, resources and processes involved in various contracting approaches and competitive bidding, including the impact of trade agreements.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication (Oral and Written)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.

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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.

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Preference

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

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