Director, Procurement and Contracting Services

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Duties

The Government of Canada is one of the country’s largest buyers. We buy everything from scientific services, high technology equipment, military equipment, construction services and professional services. We are managing complex commercial relationships with the large corporations in the world and, in the process, helping to make Canada a great place to live.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is always looking for
talented and skilled individuals to join our Executive team. Our success lies in a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. Are you looking for an environment that offers many challenges with the opportunity to work on high profile issues? If you wish to contribute significantly by sharing your expertise, knowledge and initiative in the achievement of government priorities, we may have the job opportunity for you.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is a department within the Federal Public Service. With a budget in excess of $1,5 billion dollars and approximately 6,000 employees located in 100 communities across Canada, we work with thousands of partners in every province and territory and around the globe.

ECCC is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental issues, including taking action on clean growth and climate change. The Department is also engaged in activities aimed at preventing and managing pollution, conserving nature and predicting weather and environmental conditions. It addresses these issues through various actions including the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change; engaging with our strategic partners including provinces, territories and Indigenous peoples; monitoring; science-based research; policy and regulatory development; and through the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.

Intent of the process

The intent is to fill one (1) position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent(1) and significant(2) experience in providing expert analysis, advice and recommendations, including the preparation of briefing materials to senior management(3) on complex issues(4) relating to procurement and contracting.

Significant(2) experience in leading the planning and delivery of all phases of procurement and contracting activities with or within the federal Government.

Experience developing multi-year procurement strategy, plans or agreements.

Experience in developing and implementing procurement and contracting policies or procedures.

Experience in managing human and financial resources(5).

Notes:
(1) Recent is defined as being within the last seven (7) years
(2) Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of five (5) years.
(3) Senior management is defined as Director and above.
(4) Complex issues is defined as procurement and contracting with at least three (3) of the following criteria: multiple clients or stakeholders, high dollar value, multi-year, sensitive or high profile, multi-phase evaluations, precedent setting, extensive negotiations, subject to the Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.
(5) For human resources management, applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised employees, assigned work, managed and assessed performance, implemented training and staffing plans. Applicants must also indicate the number of employees they supervised directly.
For financial management, applicants must show evidence of managing a budget, either directly or indirectly. This experience is defined as the management of financial planning, forecasting or reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the procurement and contracting legal framework, including regulations, policies, trade agreements, tools and practices.

Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s strategic priorities and how they impact on Environment and Climate Change Canada.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

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)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant discipline.

Degree equivalency

ACCREDITATION OR CERTIFICATION

Possession of a Professional Procurement or Contracting accreditation or certification.

EXPERIENCE

Experience supporting Intellectual Property assets (branding, copyright, trademarks, patents and licenses) within an organization.

Experience in providing advice, establishing, modifying, and reporting on performance measures and service standards.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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HOW TO APPLY
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SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Applicants must answer all applicable screening questions. They must provide clear and specific examples and sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience against the sought after qualifications. For each criteria, we want to know where, when and how candidates acquired that education/designation or experience. Examples provided should clearly explain what your role and responsibilities were in those situations. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience.

*** Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information. ***

2 - RESUMÉS
Resumés will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate answers to screening questions.

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ASSESSMENT
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- An exam may be administered.
- An interview will be administered.
- Reference checks will be sought.

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

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the following information:
- Names of their referees (2 supervisors, 2 peers, 2 employees).
- Proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to verify emails related to this process.

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.