Contracts Officer

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Work environment

The Contracts Officer will join a team dedicated to providing first and second level contracting and procurement support to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax through Base Logistics, the largest logistics unit in Canada.

The Procurement Division’s key services include, but are not limited to: arranging contracts for a variety of goods and services between $5,000 and $25,000; supporting procurement requirements over $25,000 through work with Public Services and Procurement Canada; and establishing Standing Offer (SO) agreements and Supply Arrangements (SA).

Contracts cover a wide variety of customer requirements, such as:
Operational service requirements
Professional services
Training courses, seminars and conferences
Security services
Harassment investigation
Solid waste collection
Hazardous waste disposal
Pest control
Accommodations
Facility rentals
Memberships

A sample of activities within the position may include, but are not limited to:
Research information and instructions regarding procurement;
Enter, modify, and maintain data in various systems;
Maintain official departmental records for financial and contracting documents;
Complete financial and transactional activities within the delegated authority;
Help maintain financial accounts;
Coordinate with colleagues, working in a team environment; and so on.

The work is performed in an open office environment where frequent interruptions and exposure to background noise may occur. The majority of work is performed while at a desk in front of a computer; however, some work may require visits to clients, test sites, warehouses, etc. and may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This work may also involve dealing with frustrated stakeholders.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 4 indeterminate vacancies in Halifax immediately. A pool of persons will be created and may be used to staff similar vacancies in the future.

Positions to be filled: 4

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)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of two years post-secondary education or an employer-approved alternative*

*An employer approved alternative is normally seen as successful completion of secondary school and three years’ work experience in a client service capacity

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Recent* experience providing client services

Recent* experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

Recent* experience creating and maintaining files and records

Recent* experience providing support services in an office environment

*Recent is defined 2 years’ experience in the last 5 years.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Client focus

Effective interpersonal relationships

Attention to detail

Dependability

Integrity

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the use of DRMIS

Experience in ordering and purchasing goods in a work environment

Experience using Microsoft Access or other database software

Experience in accounts payable/receivable

Experience working in DND/CAF

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime

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

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.