Contracting and Procurement Services Supervisor

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

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. Please click the “Apply Now" button below to submit your application.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

Please note that all written communication submitted may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate in writing.

Work environment

The busiest fighter base in Canada. 4 Wing Cold Lake provides general purpose, multi-role, combat capable forces in support of domestic and international roles of Canada's Air Force.

As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. The department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The work location is located 300km north-east of Edmonton, AB. For more information on this remote community please consult the following sites:

www.coldlake.com
www.md.bonnyville.ab.ca/214/City-of-Cold-Lake

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Employer-approved alternatives:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the procurement of goods or services

Experience analyzing requirements and validating specifications for the procurement of goods and services

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience performing managerial administration tasks, such as performance reviews. *An asset*

Working Effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing Initiative and being action oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect

Oral Communication
Written Communication
Ability to interpret and apply Treasury Board contracting policies and directives
Ability to manage & prioritize tasks to meet timelines.

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

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the positon (e.g. material management, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or other).

Degree equivalency

Successful completion of the Deployed Operational Procurement Process Course or completion of other courses related to the position being staffed.

Experience in the procurement of goods or services in the Federal Government of Canada

Experience providing advice and guidance

Experience evaluating proposals and awarding contracts.

Experience using Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

Experience supervising or directing the daily activities of a team.

Experience performing managerial administration tasks, such as performance reviews

Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized
Willing and able to attend employer directed training
Willing and able to travel for professional developmen

Conditions of employment

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

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.

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.

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.