Supply Specialist

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Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking new talent interested in a career in the Public Service in the field of marine procurement and contracting. Our various offices acquire and manage a variety of marines services, equipment and vessels throughout its life cycle, from initial acquisition, support and maintenance of equipment, to the disposal of assets.

A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic work environment. We offer a full spectrum of professional training and job opportunities to promote career progression with meaningful employment at all levels. As a Public Servant, individuals are also offered pension and benefit plans including health, dental, disability and life insurance plans. We are seeking new people with industry experience who are ready to learn and take on new challenges.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established within Public Services and Procurement Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
“Please note that you need to meet one of the two essential experiences to be screened in.”

EX1: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a procurement related position of significant dollar value* requirements: including the planning of procurement activities (Business to Business or Business to Government), including but not limited to, developing solicitations or evaluation criteria, negotiating contracts, awarding contracts and contract administration.
* Significant dollar value is defined as an individual contract of $1M or more.

OR

EX2: Minimum of four (4) years of experience working in multidisciplinary** project team or working group to achieve procurement objectives;
** Multidisciplinary is defined as: a group composed of members with varied but complementary experience, qualifications, and skills that contribute to the achievement of the organization’s specific objectives.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of contract and procurement principles

COMPETENCY:
Client Service Competency – Level 1 : Delivers high-quality client service

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to analyze and make recommendations
Ability to negotiate

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Initiative
Reliability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
AE1:University degree or College diploma from a recognized institution in Material Management, Business Administration or Commerce, Finance, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Technology fields (Avionics, Mechanical, Electronics or Marine technology) or other field relevant to the position.

AE2:Post-graduate degree in a field related to the position, e.g. Masters in Engineering, Masters in Project Management, Masters in Business Administration.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Eligible for relevant Professional Certification, such as but not limited to Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP), Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

EXPERIENCE:
Procurement and/or technical experience in one or more of the following fields:
·Military vehicles
·Avionics systems
·Simulators and Trainers
·Specialized Military equipment
·Weapon systems
·Military communications systems
·Airframe or aeroengines
·Marine Industry, e.g. ship construction or, refits or repair and overhaul or in-service support
·Cryptographic equipment
·Cyber or IT Security or Information Security

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Available to work overtime, often on short notice.
Available to travel within Canada (and abroad) including travel by car, rail and air.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Secret or 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.

*Candidates are limited to 250 words in their answer per criteria.*

Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the application process.

A test may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application if you have one.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Education, Experience and Asset Qualifications requirements. Please provide concrete examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

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).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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