NEW AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE: Become a Procurement Specialist!

Update: Hello,

Please note that the closing date has been extended again. The poster is now scheduled to close on September 18, 2020

Thank you and good luck!

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

** Note that individuals currently working within the Federal Public Service (Public Servants) may be considered first in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. **

HOW TO APPLY?
Respond to the screening questions by writing one or two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet each of the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Your answers will also be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Your resume will be used as a secondary source of information to validate your experience.

** APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION. **

- 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 interviews). Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Duties

We are seeking experts to assist in diverse sectors within the Procurement Branches:

SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY AQUISITION MANAGEMENT SECTOR (STAMS)
Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector is the center of excellence for service procurements. It manages the procurement of services and some specific goods, including contract administration and life cycle management, on behalf of a wide range of federal governments department and agencies. These goods and services include: complex electronic infrastructure and systems procurement projects; software and shared systems procurement projects; specialized professional services including professional consulting, auditing, translation and interpretation services, and informatics professional services; space commodities (satellites, ground stations, rovers and others), complex studies and scientific research and development including Reseach and Development (R&D) procurement services for the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) and Defence Research and Development Canada's (DRDC) Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) and Defence Innovation Research Program (DIRP).

STAMS also offers procurement tools aimed at simplifying and accelerating the procurement process for the acquisition of professional services and Temporary Help Services.

COMMERCIAL AND ALTERNATIVE AQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT SECTOR (CAAMS)
The Commercial and Alternative Acquisitions Management Sector provides national leadership in the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives to meet the acquisition requirements and expectations of client departments, agencies and boards. The goods and services managed and acquired are diverse, complex and sophisticated and include: the management of real property contracts for the design and construction of buildings, engineering and construction services; long term contracts for outsourced services such as pilot training, troop support overseas, facilities management; government accommodation and car rental directory, transportation management system; advertising and public option research; a portfolio of logistics, fuel, electrical and transportation products and services; commercial and consumer products and services such as furniture, clothing, food and pharmaceutical products. CAAMS is responsible for the Federal/Provincial/Territorial bulk purchases of drugs and vaccines. It is also the center of excellence in the Public-Private Partnership Procurements.

DEFENCE AND MAJOR PROJECT SECTOR (DMPS)
The Defence and Major Project Sector is responsible for establishing and managing contracts to acquire a wide range of technically complex systems for the land, naval and aerospace environments. This includes the acquisition of military and civilian aircraft; electronic, communication and tactical systems; security and information operation systems; armoured vehicles; and weapons, armament systems and ammunition. Also acquired are all associated services and materiel required to support this equipment.

Work environment

Why work with us?

We are dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference and excel. Joining PSPC has several advantages. You can benefit from a healthy work-life balance, in an organization that is committed to the well-being of all employees and that values the use of both official languages.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2018? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

You can take advantage of alternative working arrangements including telework, compressed work week, or a flexible hours all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff. In fact, PSPC is the first department to appoint a Mental Health Ombudsman.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff numerous PG-04 positions in the National Capital Region and the Saint-Hubert, Québec Region, but other regions across Canada may also consider candidates from his process for their staffing needs.

For initial hires, the positions to staff are physically located in the NCR and Quebec –Saint-Hubert, but management may be willing to consider telework agreements.
Relocation arrangements may also be considered if necessary.

Once the initial appointements will be done, a pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on various basis (acting, assignement, secondment, deployment determinate and indeterminate) with various linguistic requirements/profiles and/or security requirements within the federal public service.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 60

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
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
• Recent and significant* experience in at least five (5) of the following procurement activities:
· Developing procurement strategies or plans;
· Preparing procurement documents;
· Leading and/or participating in Bid evaluations;
· Negotiating with suppliers;
· Managing contracts, standing offers or supply arrangements;
· Preparing or reviewing Statement of Work (SOW);
· Issuing or awarding contracts, standings offers and/or supply arrangements;
· Researching and analysing information to provide procurement advice and guidance to management, peers and clients and preparing communication materials in support of a procurement activity

Definition:
* Recent and significant experience is defined as having performed these functions in a procurement related position or working in a multidisciplinary project team for approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

COMPETENCE 1 (Will be assessed through the online submission)
• Integrity and Respect

COMPETENCE 2 (Will be assessed through the online submission)
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Various language requirements
Some positions may be English Essential or bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
If you have a valid SLE result, we encourage you to mention your result in your résumé.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES (Will be assessed through interview)
• Client Service Competency - Level 1
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ASSETS - EDUCATION
• University degree or College diploma from a recognized institution
• Post-graduate degree in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

ASSET - CERTIFICATION
• Eligible for relevant Professional Certification, such as but not limited to Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP), Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

ASSET - EXPERIENCE 1:
• Experience in procurement or project management in the following fields:
· IT Professional Services;
· Non-IT Professional Services;
· IT Systems Integration / Major IT projects;
· Scientific, Research and development, or Innovation Development projects;
· Cyber or IT Security or Information Security;
· Repair and Overall;
· Software;
· Supply Arrangements
· Standing Offer managements;
· E-procurement systems;
· Foreign military sales.
· Commercial goods such as: Marine or military goods such as military vehicles, avionics systems, simulators and trainers, specialized military equipment, weapon systems, military communications systems, airframe or aero engines, cryptographic equipment and Cyber security, IT security or Information security.

ASSET - EXPERIENCE 2
• Recent and significant* experience in the delivery of complex** procurement activities in one or more of the following:
· Supply chain management;
· Procurement assessment and planning;
· Contract Management;
· Legal procurement agreements.

Définitions:
* Recent and significant experience is defined as having performed these functions in a procurement related position or working in a multidisciplinary project team for two years within the last five years.

** Complex is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics:
1. Involving multiple stakeholders;
2. Consultations with external resources (such as legal services, Quality Assurance, Treasury Board Secretariat etc);
3. High dollar value ( greater than $2M)procurements or
4. Procurement and customizing contract clauses.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Be willing and able to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security Clearance - Some positions may require a Reliability, Secret or Top Secret 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

- Assets and or sectors of interest may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

- The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

- Please note that in addition to all assessment methods, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

- A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

- Board knowledge and performance appraisal may be applied.

- 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.

- Only job applications received directly through jobs-emplois.gc.ca will be accepted. DO NOT email, fax, or mail copies of your application. To submit an application, please click on the button “apply now".

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.