Careers in Procurement, Contracting, Purchasing and Materiel Management

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

The Government of Canada is committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. An inclusive workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person’s talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized.

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Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more about self-declaration, visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

Duties

The departments that have several vacancies at both levels (PG-04 & PG-05) and will be using this process include: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Transport Canada (TC), Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Health Canada (HC), Shared Services Canada (SSC) & Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). This process will be made available to other federal government organizations as well.

Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
• Contributing to new strategies to maximize efficiencies and processes in procurement;
• Organizing, implementing, and providing support and advice for the procurement of goods and services;
• Creating, reviewing and issuing a variety of documents required for the solicitation and administration of contracts for professional services or goods or construction;
• Interpreting and applying government policies, standards, and trade agreements as they relate to public procurement;
• Preparing, analyzing and maintaining data and procurement reports and risk assessments;
• Participating in negotiations and providing clients and senior management with advice and guidance on contracts and applications.
• Disposal of surplus assets and tracking inventory levels and condition of the equipment.
• Organizing, implementing, and providing support and advice for the materiel management of goods.


To find out more about the careers in Public Procurement, please visit the following web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/job-opportunities/careers-public-procurement.html

Work environment

Canada’s Public Service is recognized as the best in the world. We offer exciting career opportunities across a broad range of specializations and many possibilities for career advancement.
• You will have access to a variety of opportunities across the country that offer training and career advancement.
• You will have access to work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
• You will be able to pursue your career aspirations and have an impact on your community through your contribution and the quality of your work.
The federal Government has begun its Transition Plan to Hybrid Work. Employees are currently required to report at a designated worksite at least once a week. Gradually by April 1, 2023, employees will be required to work from the office at least two days a week and will have the option to telework the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements. We will therefore continue to rediscover the value of shared in-person experiences that are essential to cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing organizations. Our work in person supports collaboration, team spirit, innovation, and a culture of belonging. It helps us build trust and learn from each other.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and become a strategic enabler that will support the transformation and modernization of procurement practices within the Government of Canada.

Intent of the process

The federal government is looking for procurement/contracting specialists, contract performance analysts, senior procurement/contracting advisors, materiel management specialists and materiel acquisitions support officers to fill vacancies in the federal government. A pool of partially qualified persons resulting from this process WILL be created which may vary according to the position being staffed. Various language requirements: English OR French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC & Bilingual Non-Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

This process will be managed by the Treasury Board Secretariat and used by various federal government organizations across the country to staff their positions. Therefore, ensure that you ONLY indicate your true work locations of interest. 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: 70

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.

If you acquired your diploma outside of Canada, you will be required to provide a Canadian equivalency certificate.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

For All Streams:
• Experience in identifying and managing risks in procurement
• Significant* experience in managing client relationships

For PG-04 Stream only:
• Significant* and recent** experience in planning and executing procurement services including assessment and planning, acquisition, contract management and/or close-out OR procurement enabling services such as procurement systems; policy advice and development; procurement reporting and analytics; strategic planning, governance, and training and development).
• Experience in providing advice and guidance within the procurement, materiel management or contracting field to stakeholders (e.g. clients, management, etc).

For PG-05 Stream only:
• Significant* and recent** experience in planning, executing, and managing complex*** procurement services including assessment and planning, acquisition, contract management and/or close-out OR complex*** procurement enabling services such as procurement systems; policy advice and development; procurement reporting and analytics; strategic planning, governance, and training and development).
• Experience in interpreting policy and providing strategic advice within the procurement, materiel management or contracting field to multiple stakeholders (e.g. clients, management, etc)

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a minimum of 3 years for PG-04 and 5 years for PG-05.
**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 10 years
***Complex is defined as having any of the following characteristics:
• Multi-million-dollar projects
• Multi-year or multi-phased projects and/or
• High-profile or high-risk projects (e.g. scope, security, emergency, departmental priorities, etc.)

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

Various language requirements
- English OR French Essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC
- Bilingual Non-Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

For All Streams:
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Initiative and being action-oriented
• Negotiation skills

For PG-05 Stream:
• Mobilizing People
• Achieving Results

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

Candidates MAY be required to meet ONE or MORE of the following qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed as they may be deemed as either an Essential or Asset qualification.

Asset Education:
A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR a professional designation/certification in the field of procurement, supply chain management, project management or related field.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

For All Streams:
• Experience in using an integrated procurement, materiel and/or financial management system.
• Experience in interpreting and applying regulations related to procurement.
• Experience in building procurement analytics frameworks.
• Experience in monitoring and performing quality assurance reviews on solicitations and/or contracts).
• Experience in managing bids, answering RFP questions and liaising with multiple stakeholders to develop technical and commercial offers, following the internal governance process and negotiating terms and conditions with clients.
• Experience in developing standard operating procedures/guides/job aids for procurement and/or materiel management).
• Experience in conducting procurement reviews (audits) and providing recommendations on process improvements.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations or training sessions on procurement and/or materiel management related topics.
• Experience in completing a contract process in one or more of the following areas:
- Construction
- Architecture and Engineering
- Materiel Management
- Information Technology
• Experience in supervising staff

• In support of achieving a diverse 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: Aboriginal person, Person with a Disability, Member of a visible Minority group or Woman.

* We encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section. Please note that you must complete this questionnaire if you wish to be considered for these opportunities. To complete the questionnaire, you must be a member of an EE group and select Collection Purpose 1 to be considered for job opportunities where belonging to an EE group is a condition for eligibility, or a screening or selection criterion specifically targeting EE groups.

Operational Requirements (depending on the positions being staffed):

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Available and willing to travel (within your city or Canada).
• Willing and able to sign a teleworking agreement or Hybrid Work Agreement if required by department.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance:
- Reliability
- Enhanced Reliability Status
- Secret and Top Secret
(dependent on the position being staffed)

Failure to obtain this security clearance means either the candidate will not receive a job offer or the conditional offer will be rendered null and void. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

For a secret security clearance, the verification of background information over a period of 10 years is typically required. Many of the verifications require support from third parties whose timelines are outside of TBS’s control. Overall, the process may take several weeks or months to complete. For further information, you may wish to review the TB Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

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

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice (English or French). You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in your application.

ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Your resume may be used as a secondary source of information to validate your answers to the screening questions. Make sure you provide detailed responses to the screening questions to be matched with the best job for you.

You’ll be assessed to ensure that you meet the qualifications for these positions. This includes a review of the information you provide in this application and may include other assessments such as a test, an interview or reference checks.

When managers consider you for a specific position, they may ask for more information before making a final decision. Depending on the position being staffed, certain operational requirements such as shift work and/or conditions of employment could apply (e.g. security clearance).
ACCOMMODATION MEASURES
Accommodation measures are designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competencies. For additional information regarding assessment accommodation, please consult: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html.

At every step, from the application process to the end of the assessment process, accommodation measures or adjustments are available to you. Examples include accessible environments, different formats, larger fonts, adaptive technology, extra time, individual testing, and more.

To request accommodation measures or adjustments, and for any question about the process, contact us at

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.