Supervisor, Intermediate Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer

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

**Please note that the posting of the following selection process Contracting and procurement services Supervisor :(19-DND-EA-CJOC-455189/DNDJ-0147514-000330) has been re-posted. AMENDMENT has been made to the Job Title. Applicants who have already submitted their applications for this selection process (19-DND-EA-CJOC 455189) DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT.

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, 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.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned positions with a language requirement of English Essential. It may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar positions with various security levels, tenures, language requirements and linguistic profiles (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
•A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
◦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
EX1. Experience in the procurement or acquisition of goods or services in the Federal Public Service
EX2. Experience in management of contracts from requirement to finalization
EX3. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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

EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in managing DND, PWGSC, or other contracts, standing offer agreements, and supply arrangements
AEX2. Experience in financial and material management
AEX3. Experience with the financial management systems, such as FMAS or DRMIS
AEX4. Experience with the DND Supply System — MIMS and/or DRMIS
AEX5. Experience in planning procurement activities for large events such as: exercises and operations
AEX6. Experience contracting/procurement within Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA) areas
AEX7. Experience with Acts, Regulations, SLocs and policies related to material management and procurement
AEX8. Experience in supervision
AEX9. Experience producing or reviewing business cases and statements of work

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of policies governing procurement and contracting in the federal government

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies and guidelines
A2. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
A3. Ability to provide guidance to managers on the procurement of goods and services

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1. Flexibility
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Judgement
PS4. Conscientiousness

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability and willingness to undertake training related to the duties of the position
• Some positions may require wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as steel toe work boots
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including on short notice
• Ability and willingness to travel (Occasional travel as required with notice)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This process will be used to staff the above mentioned positions with a Reliability security clearance. It may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar positions with various security levels (i.e. Secret, Reliability and Top Secret).

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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. 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.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.