Seeking Professional Buyers *Closing date extended*

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Duties

We are seeking experts to assist in diverse sectors within the Acquisitions Program:

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS SECTOR (BTSS)
Business and Technology Solutions Sector is the centre of excellence for service procurement. 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 government departments and agencies. These goods and services include: Procurement of requirements related to applications and software, professional services, technology-enabled major projects, procurement systems and key initiatives such as Benefits Delivery Modernization.

SERVICES AND INNOVATIONS ACQUISITIONS SECTOR (SIAS)
The Services and Innovations Acquisitions Sector is responsible for the procurement of requirements related to space programs, common services, innovation and agile procurement, commercial and consumer products, communications and advertising, pharmaceuticals and research and development.

REAL PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL ACQUISITIONS SECTOR (RPCAS)
Real Property and Commercial Acquisitions 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; a portfolio of logistics, fuel, electrical and transportation products and services. 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.

LAND AND AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT & SUPPORT SECTOR (LAEPSS)
The Land and Aerospace Equipment Procurement & Support Sector is responsible for establishing and managing contracts to acquire a wide range of materiel, equipment, systems and life-cycle support services related to National Security. This includes the acquisition of: Aerospace equipment, systems and support services; Armoured vehicles and associated life-cycle support services; Defence electronics, communication and tactical systems, as well as weapons systems and ammunition.

MARINE
The Marine Sector is responsible for the implementation of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy and for marine projects and services, including procuring the ships required for the renewal of the Canadian fleet.

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff numerous PG-05 positions in the National Capital Region and the Quebec Region. Anticipatory positions in the Atlantic Region may be filled.

For initial appointments, the positions to be filled are physically located in Gatineau and Ottawa for the NCR and in Montreal and Quebec City for the Quebec Region. For the time being, teleworking is the preferred work mode due to the challenges associated with COVID-19.

Relocation arrangements may also be considered if necessary.

A pool of partially qualified candidates could be established and used to fill identical or similar positions of various lengths, locations, language requirements and conditions of employment within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: 20

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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This is what we are looking for! At the time of your application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions designed to assess the following ESSENTIAL qualifications.
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• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience relevant to the position

If you have a diploma from outside of Canada, please refer to the link below:

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* experience working on complex** activities in at least five (5) of the following procurement activities:
◦ Developing procurement strategies or plans
◦ Preparing procurement documents
◦ Leading or participating in Bid evaluations
◦ Negotiating with multiple stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, legal counsel, clients, etc.)
◦ Managing contracts, standing offers or supply arrangements
◦ Preparing or reviewing Statement of Work (SOW)
◦ Issue or award contracts, standings offers or supply arrangements
◦ Researching and analyzing information to provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, legal counsel, clients, management, etc.)
◦ Preparing communication materials in support of a procurement activity

* Significant experience is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired through the performance of duties for a minimum period of five years.

** Complex could be defined as having at least two (2) of the following attributes: high-profile, multi-stakeholder, high dollar value ($2M or more), multi-year, multi-phased.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles* depending on the position being staffed - Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC)

* Please note that we will not do any appointment to English or French essential positions.

For more information on linguistic profiles, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/management-toolkit/bilingual-positions-federal-public-service/bilingual-positions-public-service-faqs.html

Information on language requirements

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These competencies will be assessed later in the process.
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• Leadership
• Dependability
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Client Service competency – level 2

• 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)

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an asset. This doesn't mean that you must possess all these qualifications, but they may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed.
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• Post-secondary diploma from a recognized institution in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

• Experience in employee supervision, including work assignment, assessing performance, approving leave, etc.

• Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
◦ IT Systems Integration / Major IT projects
◦ Software
◦ Cyber or IT Security or Information Security
◦ E-procurement systems.

• Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
◦ Commercial or industrial products
◦ Vehicles and fuels
◦ Transportation, logistics or warehousing
◦ Travel (air carriers, hotels, car rental, hospitality)
◦ Real property

• Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
◦ Ship construction or conversion
◦ Ship refits
◦ Ship repair and ship overhaul

• Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
◦ Land Tactical Command, Control and Communications Systems
◦ Weapons and ammunition
◦ Radar systems
◦ On-board communications systems, sensors and control systems for naval vessels
◦ Armoured vehicles
◦ Defence
◦ Military equipment

• Experience in procurement or project management in at least one or more of, but not limited to, the following fields:
◦ Office furniture
◦ Scientific, pharmaceutical and medical equipment
◦ Clothing and textiles
◦ Communications (such as advertising, public opinion research, media monitoring, strategic communications,
marketing, printing, audio-visual production, multi-media, event management, exhibit design)
◦ Innovation and Agile Development Products
◦ Scientific, Research and Development projects
◦ IT and non-IT professional services

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions may require 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

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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◦ Communication with candidates: We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your inbox, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this job opportunity. In addition, it is the candidates' responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

◦ Please apply online. Applications received by email will not be accepted.

◦ If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact an Officer at the Federal Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line by calling 1-800-645-5605.

◦ If you have technical difficulties with the GC Jobs website, you can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

◦ Random selection and (or) top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which candidates would be assessed.

◦ Any correspondence or interaction during this staffing process could be used in your assessment.

◦ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (French or English).

◦ Please note that the assessment methods used in this process will be administered virtually.

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.