Procurement Officer - Inventory

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

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.

Applications will be periodically pulled and reviewed/assessed based on needs. The first pull of candidate applications could be as early as March 14, 2022. It is therefore important for candidates to apply online as soon as possible. Other screening processes will be conducted periodically as vacancies arise.

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

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions with various security requirements, various language requirements, and various tenures.

Immediate need to fill 3 positions and more throughout the year.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

NOTE: Written communication may be assessed throughout the entire process (the answers you will provide to the screening questions, resume, exchanges and emails).

Essential Qualifications:

Education
Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards; or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, experience and/or training relevant to the position(s) being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience
*Recent experience in providing interpretation, advice or guidance to managers, clients or the public on the procedures, policies and/or legislation in an operational setting.

*Recent experience providing services to clients in a fast-paced, high-volume or multi-tasking environment.

Note: * Recent defined as within the past 5 years.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Education
Graduation with a post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience in materiel management functions including but not limited to lower dollar value procurement, acquisition card procurement, disposals, fleet management.

Experience providing interpretation and advice or guidance to managers and clients on the procedures, policies and legislation related to the procurement for goods, services, or construction.

* Recent and **significant experience acquiring goods or services or construction using various procurement methodologies such as Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements within the federal government in a Procurement and Contracting environment.

Note: * Recent defined as within the past 5 years.
** Significant defined as at least 1 year continuous experience.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB and English Essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
These competencies will be assessed later in the process.
- Client Service Competency - Level 1*
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Integrity and Respect
- Communication (orally and in writing)

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

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

Organizational Need:
The Federal Government is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status or Secret Clearance (depending on the position to be staffed)

Willingness and ability to periodically work overtime.

Willingness and ability to periodically travel within Canada.

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

Education
Your education credentials will be validated at a later date. Please ensure that you have a copy of your documentation readily available. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence. Please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/

Official languages proficiency will not be assessed for entry into the inventory. Candidates entered in the pool will have an opportunity for assessment of their official languages proficiency if and when they are considered for an appointment, and based on the language requirements of the position being filled.

Information on language requirements - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.