PG-05 Supply Team Leader - PG-06 Supply Manager

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Please note when submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (nonessential) qualifications.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was substantiated with examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. Candidates who have more than the minimum of five years of experience (i.e. significant as per the statement of merit) are invited to provide this detail as it may be used as an asset qualification.

While the intent of this process is to establish an inventory to staff positions mainly located in the National Capital Region, candidates should identify the locations they are willing to accept a position in.

Please be advised that Public Services and Procurement Canada has engaged a staffing services firm to assist in various steps this process (e.g. screening, evaluation, logistics, etc.)

Candidates may not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada is looking for dynamic, innovative individuals to join our team!

Intent of the process

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a partially-assessed inventory for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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)

EDUCATION:

PG-05 and PG-06:

A secondary school diploma.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC;
English Essential;
French Essential,
**Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC

** For Stream 2 only and restricted to candidates who meet BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

EXPERIENCE:

PG-05 ONLY:

Significant* experience in the delivery of complex** procurement activities (such as writing procurement solicitations or responding to solicitations, or resolving problems relating to solicitations.

Experience in negotiating with multiple stakeholders, such as vendors, legal counsel, or clients with respect to approaches and solutions on horizontal files or projects.

PG-06 ONLY:

Significant* experience in procurement involving complex** projects.

Experience in providing strategic advice and making recommendations to management (Director level and above or equivalent) on procurement related issues or initiatives.

Significant* experience in managing relationships during negotiations with multiple stakeholders (such as vendors, legal counsel or clients) on complex** procurement issues.

Experience in developing options and solving complex** problems related to risk management in procurement.

Definitions:

*Significant experience is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired through the performance of duties in a lead role for a minimum period of five years.

**Complex is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: high profile or sensitive; involving multiple clients or stakeholders; high risk project(e.g. scope, security, emergency); dollar of at least $2 million; multi-year or multi-phased project).

ABILITIES:

PG-05 and PG-06:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

COMPETENCIES:

PG-05 and PG-06:

Integrity and Respect.

Thinking Things Through.

Working Effectively with Others.

Excellence through results.

Client Service Competency - Level 1.

Leadership – People Management.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

PG-05 and PG-06:

University degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

College diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in business, administration, commerce, finance, marketing, or supply chain management.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Eligibility 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).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

PG-05 and PG-06:

Experience in supervision, including delegating tasks, assessing performance, approving leave, etc.)

Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
• IT Systems Integration / Major IT projects
• Software
• IT and non-IT Professional services
• Scientific, Research and Development, and Innovation Development projects
• Supply Arrangement and Standing Offer management
• Cyber or IT Security or Information Security
• E-procurement systems.
• Goods and Services (commercial, marine, or military goods and/or services; construction services; etc)

PG-06 ONLY:

Experience in managing financial resources.

Experience in developing or contributing to the development of staffing plans.

Experience in managing change.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some positions may require:
Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad.

Willingness to accept a position located in the following areas of PSPC operations:

• National Capital Region
• Atlantic Region
• Quebec Region
• Ontario Region
• Western Region
• Pacific Region

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Various security clearances (Reliability; Secret; Top Secret). This requirement will be confirmed prior to an appointment being made.

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

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.

We ask that all applicants make themselves available for SLE testing and provide requested information promptly.

Indeterminate incumbents of PG-5 and PG-6 level positions as of January 1, 2019 are deemed to meet the minimum Qualification Standard for appointment or deployment to PG-5 and PG-6 level positions.

Recent and past performance evaluations may be used as part of the assessment. Accordingly, you may be required to submit a copy of your last two Performance Ratings/Evaluations as part of this selection process. Please be prepared to provide such documentation should it be requested from the selection board.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.

Education and/or Experience factors in the asset qualifications may be used for screening. Applicants should clearly demonstrate on their application if they meet any of the education and/or experience asset qualifications. Applicants should clearly demonstrate on their application in which of the areas of PSPC operations they are willing to accept a position located in. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

One or more asset qualifications may be used during the screening to manage the volume of applications.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials, and proof of citizenship at a later date.

An interview and/or written exam may be administered.

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.