Procurement 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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 160 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be considered for appointment to a vacant position. Meeting asset qualifications may not necessarily be required for appointments to a vacant position however; these qualifications are desirable and may be a determining factor for an appointment.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or jobs.gc.ca site for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations for interview. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

An interview may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Assessments may be conducted in order to evaluate certain competencies. The assessments will be conducted in Bagotville when a pool is created from this inventory. Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when invited for assessment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates that may be selected at any time to staff determinate and indeterminate positions. This process may also serve to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 a post-secondary program from a recognized university or college in a specialty related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience*.

*Note: An acceptable arrangement is defined by a recent and significant experience (2yrs within the last 5yrs).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
- Experience in the field of contracting, procurement (purchasing) of goods and services.
- Experience in assessment of customer needs.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) acquired over the past two (2) years.
- Experience in the verification and drafting of procurement documentation.
- Experience regarding the selection or development of contractual terms.

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

Various language requirements
French essential and bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) positions to be staffed.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ABILITIES :
- Ability to make recommendations related to procurement.
- Ability to assess bids.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate per written.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :
- Initiative and action oriented.
- In-depth reflection.
- Demonstrate integrity and respect.
- Working effectively with others.

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

EDUCATION :
- Training taken as part of the certification program for the federal government procurement and materiel management community. (PG Certification)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
- Experience using a computerized procurement management system.
- Experience in the supervision of others.

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

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
- Have or be able to obtain a DND driving permit (DND 404).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- You must be available to carry out work outside of regular business hours.
- Travel may be required as part of duties.
- You must have a valid Quebec Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.

Candidates must meet the above mentioned employment conditions and maintain them throughout the course of their employment.

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.