Team Leader, Contracting

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Duties

Within the Fredericton Procurement Hub of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), this is a supervisory/team lead position for candidates proficient in advanced procurement. A candidate in this position is able to work autonomously in a fast-paced and adaptive environment, lead complex files within their assigned area of responsibility, and provide advice and guidance to management, clients and other stakeholders (internal and external) on procurement related issues.
The team leader will provide guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to contracting officers for the purpose of achieving organizational goals. The team leader will also be responsible for developing skills of contracting officers.
They also have a good understanding of departmental operations and the linkages between business lines, procurement and other corporate services.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology and help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. As a procurement team lead you will support the delivery of these programs on a national basis.
Contracting Officers employed within the Procurement Hub will experience a fast-paced environment and they will be highly specialized and adaptive.

As an organization, DFO strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels.
Apply today for an opportunity to join Fisheries and Oceans Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help provide high quality procurement services.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidate will be created and may be used to fill opportunities of various tenures within the procurement hub in Fredericton, NB.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

­Significant* experience in providing advice and recommendations to management*** on contracting issues, strategies or initiatives
­Recent** experience conducting analysis in order to identify efficient methods of procurement.
Recent** experience supervising, mentoring or coaching employees.
­Significant* experience in the delivery of complex**** procurement services.
Significant* experience in providing advice and guidance to clients on the procedures and policies related to procurement of goods and services.

DEFINITIONS:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of your experience normally acquired with the performance of those duties for a cumulative period of 12 months within the last five (5) years.
**Recent experience is defined as 6 months over the past 5 years.
***Management is defined as Manager Level and above.
**** Complex is defined as having experience in at least four (4) of the following elements:

1. Involving multi-million dollar projects;
2. Involving consultations with multiple stakeholders;
3. Involving multi-year or multi-phased projects;
4. Involving multiple trade agreements;
5. Involving high profile or high risk projects (e.g. scope, security, emergency, departmental priorities, etc.);
6. Involving the negotiation of price or non-standard terms and conditions;
7. Involving the resolution of bid evaluation issues;
8. Involving the resolution of contracts management issues;
9. Involving consultations with management (i.e. Manager level (EX minus 1 and above).

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

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

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Federal Certified Procurement Specialist (FCPS) Certification

EXPERIENCE
Public Sector procurement experience

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES :
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to interpret Legislation, Policies, and Trade Agreements

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
­Achieving Results
­Change and Innovation
­Mobilize People
Problem Solving
Client Service
Working effectively in a team environment

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel, as required
Willingness to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions may require a 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying online, please contact 902-426- 4698 or toll free at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.

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

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

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates 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 (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.