Procurement Officer (Position titles may differ from one department to the next)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The ideal candidates for this opportunity will:

- Contribute to new strategies to maximize efficiencies and processes in procurement;
- Organize, implement, and provide support and advice for the procurement of goods and services;
- Create, review and issue a variety of documents required for the solicitation and administration of contracts for professional services and goods;
- Provide clients with advice and guidance on contracts and applications;
- Prepare and maintain various procurement reports and assist with data entry into the financial system.

Want to know more about this profession, see the "Become a Professional Buyer" video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXwLKw0hbdE&feature=youtu.be

Work environment

We are looking for dynamic candidates with strong business acumen that will help with the transformation and modernization of procurement practices.

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 to professional services. We are managing complex commercial relationships with the largest corporations in the world and, in the process, helping to make Canada a great place to live.

We are dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference and excel. You will have the opportunity to increase your experience and expertise, benefit from a healthy work-life balance and a positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Are you looking for exciting challenges? Do you want to make a difference? Apply online today for an opportunity to join the Public Service of Canada.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of candidates which could be used to staff PG-02 positions within various Federal organizations across Canada.

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)

Here's the profile sought for this position:

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

Degree equivalency

- 1 year experience* working in areas with a focus on customer service, stakeholder engagement, research, planning and analysis, event planning, financial management, people management, project management, etc.

NOTE:
*1 year experience can be cumulative.


**The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. When responding to screening questions, please be sure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria. In order for your application to be retained, you must provide concrete examples about your work experience and explain relevant responsibilities that you had and/or actions that you took.**

If you wish to learn more on how to apply for government employment opportunities, you can take a look at the ''Cracking the Code'' video at:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

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

Preferred qualifications for this opportunity:

- Experience in data analytics.

- Experience in negotiation.

- Experience working in a government environment.

- Experience working in a procurement OR materiel management OR real property related environment such as sales / retail, purchasing, contracting, or any related activities.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles depending on the position being staffed (English OR French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC).

Information on language requirements

If your application is screened in, you will be invited to demonstrate the following competencies via an evaluation process:
- Working effectively with others
- Project Management
- Thinking things through;
- Risk Management
- Business Acumen

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

The Government of Canada is seeking to increase the proportion of women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities in its workforce (Employment Equity (EE) representation) as per the EE Act which requires that special measures be taken and accommodation of differences be provided.

Some positions may require the incumbent to work overtime, to travel, possess a driver’s license or to relocate.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearances depending on the position being staffed.

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

NOTE: The resourcing system (PSRS) will automatically disconnect you without warning after 60 minutes if there is no activity and it may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. It is recommended that you draft all responses as well as your CV/resume in another document on your computer which may be saved (e.g. in MS Word) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed.

A random selection or top down selection may be used at certain stages of the assessment.

Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations under this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

Proof of education will be required prior to the start date of the offer of employment. If you have a foreign degree(s), you will have to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Any communication with the candidates through this staffing process may be used to evaluate other qualifications.

Other qualifications not mentioned on this advertisement may be assessed depending on the position to be staffed.

Other organizations within the core public administration will be able to use this pool to staff their positions, therefore by applying to this process you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those who are selected for the next steps in the process.

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.