Regional Outreach Officer

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Who are we?
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best - serving Canadians.

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Our team is geographically dispersed and we leverage technology to stay connected. We are committed to creating an excellent team culture where career aspirations are supported, creativity is encouraged and new ideas are celebrated!

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)’s Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) in the Atlantic Region provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, often in a virtual context backed by a small yet strong and integrated team. OSME is responsible for delivering an effective outreach and engagement strategy in Atlantic Canada to provide information to businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, about how to navigate the federal procurement system and how to do business with the Government of Canada in order to create a more open, fair and inclusive procurement process. To learn more about federal government procurement :https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-the-government-of-canada/the-procurement-process

This position offers a modern and exciting workplace – productive, collaborative and flexible. Possibilities include telework, travel and outward facing interaction with the private sector all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff and achieving excellent client service to Canadians.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will:
• Create awareness of federal procurement opportunities and the Office of Small and Medium Enterprise’s (OSME) mandate throughout the Atlantic region.
• Facilitate and host seminars and webinars, one-on-one consultations, and presentations to large and diverse suppliers and other stakeholders virtually or in person.
• Participate in planning and execution of target OSME outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Promote federal procurement opportunities, education and knowledge transfer to support businesses.
• Provide presentations on the procurement topics such as: procurement modernization, electronic procurement system, and major procurements.
• Promote and support various procurement priorities of the Government of Canada including innovation and green and social procurement initiatives (green businesses, businesses owned or led by women, businesses owned by Indigenous peoples, businesses in minority official language communities, and businesses in multicultural communities).

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate Regional Outreach Officer, with an English Essential language requirement, in one of the following locations: Halifax, NS, Sydney, NS, Moncton, NB, Saint John, NB, Charlottetown, PEI, Corner Brook, NL or St. John's, NL. A pool of candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Atlantic Region.

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 (High School) or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Significant* experience in stakeholder** engagement.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of engagement activities undertaken on a regular basis for approximately 2 years. Examples include: delivering presentations, facilitating meetings and participation at industry events or academic conferences.

**Stakeholders include, but are not limited to other levels of government, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, or other groups.

2. Experience providing advice to management/senior officials using two of the following: proposals, reports, or presentations

3. Experience working effectively on a project or an initiative within a multidisciplinary team.

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

Asset Education:

1. Graduation from a post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

1. Experience in facilitating and delivering outreach events. This might include event planning, or providing other event logistical support such as organizing hospitality, registration, site facilities and other relevant experiences.

2. Experience acquiring goods and/or services using various procurement or purchasing methods.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC;

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement Canada and the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises mandate, roles and responsibilities.

2. Knowledge of the major business and academic organizations in Atlantic Canada.

Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

3. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to provide technical or specialized information in a clear manner to a non-technical or specialized audience.

Competencies:

1. Client Service
2. Thinking Things Through
3. Integrity and Respect
4. Working Effectively with Others
5. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Operational Requirements:

Able and willing to travel which may require overnight stays.

Able and willing to occasionally work overtime and on weekends.

Possession of a valid driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

Reliability Status

Adherence to PSPC Code of Conduct

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.