Procurement and Contracting Officer

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Duties

• As a part of the integrated services team, the incumbent will work in a
dynamic environment, supporting the Fredericton Research and Development
Centre`s two sites (Fredericton and Benton Ridge sub-station).
• Responsible for shipping and receiving and collaborating with both clients and
suppliers.
• Discussing and seeking consensus on contract specifications with managers,
and assessing local suppliers' proposals.
• Seeking consensus on contract specifications with clients and responsible for
assessing suppliers’ proposal and for coordinating procurement activities.
• Providing Asset inventory management services for AAFC’s capital assets in
Fredericton and Benton Ridge.
• The incumbent will rely on their communication skills to act as the liaison
between Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and our clients and
providing information on product/contract specifications, to agree on delivery
timelines, and to resolve issues related to quality control, deadlines and
procedures.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

The Fredericton Research and Development Centre, which includes the Benton Ridge sub-station, delivers an integrated program of agriculture and agri-food research and technology transfer, which supports potato germplasm enhancement activities. Potato research is the Centre’s main focus as the province of New Brunswick is a recognized world leader in potato production.

The Centre is located in the city of Fredericton, population 56,224. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and several cultural institutions. The Saint John River runs through Fredericton, with much of the suburban development occurring on the gently sloping hills on either side of the river.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent opportunities.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

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

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing advice, guidance and information to clients in a client service environment.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience in capturing, inputting and reconciling of data for accuracy.
Experience in the procurement of goods and services using a Government of Canada Acquisition Credit Card, Local Purchase Order and Service Contract.
Experience in SAP using procurement and/or asset inventory modules.

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

Experience in Asset inventory management.
Experience in SAP – Plant Maintenance Module, Financial Accounting/Fixed Assets Directory, Materiel Management Module.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of policies, acts, and guidelines related to the procurement of goods and services within the Federal Government of Canada and its application.
Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Values and Ethics code and its application.

Client Focus
Initiative
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork

Ability to plan and organize work in order to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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

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

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by Work Force Adjustment.

Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
Ability and willingness to undertake training related to the duties of the position.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s License.

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

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/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.