Procurement Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information.

Duties

As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing client needs, initiating and processing contract and procurement requests. You will contribute to the provision of contracting services and, for this purpose, you will review options and participate in the establishment of contracts for goods, services or construction work related to the contracted purchases.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Besides being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
-gym (badminton, squash, exercices classess);
-library;
-daycare;
-cafeteria
-free parking.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions of various lengths, if needed. The pool could also be used to fill positions in a development program that could lead to a PG-02 level.

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

Diploma from a secondary or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

One year experience* working in areas with a focus on customer service, stakeholder engagement, research, planning and analysis, event planning, financial management, people management, project management, etc.

Note: * One year experience can be cumulative.

Experience in providing client services in an administrative, corporate or government environment.

Experience in clerical work in a private company or government environment.

Experience using an Integrated Procurement-Finanial Management System (such as SAP).

Experience in data analysis.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

SKILLS

Project management (planning and organization)
Risk management (risk analysis and initiative)
Business acumen (decision making and priority management)
Thinking things through
Work effectively with others (team working)

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate orally effectively
Ability to communicate in writing effectively

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (may be needed for the job)

Experience using SAP.

Experience in the coordination of government acquisition cards.

Experience in procurement of low dollar value goods and services.

Have followed training in procurement.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work and/or training purposes.

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

An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

All communications relating to this selection process will be sent by email. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your email and jobs.gc.ca account for all communications regarding this selection process.

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.