Advisor, Procurement and Contracting

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff three temporary positions till March 31, 2020 with possibility of an extension.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various linguistic profile : English or French Essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB with various tenures (temporary or permanent).

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience providing support services in one of these fields: accounting, administrative services, procurement or financial.

Experience in using word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Experience in providing client service.

Experience in using integrated financial and material systems.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English or French essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workload in order to meet objectives and deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

Attention to detail.

Client service oriented.

Adaptability.

Judgement.

Reliability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Two years of post-secondary studies in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience purchasing for the Government of Canada.

Experience in the preparation of documents for the tendering, evaluation and selection of suppliers.

Experience in reviewing, analyzing and recommending improvements to statements of work and evaluation criteria.

Experience in resolving procurement issues and in providing advice and guidance on procurement processes.

Experience in using Freebalance.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of federal government of Canada contracting policies and procedures.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Availability and consent to work overtime.

Occasional travel may be required.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

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.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Services Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.