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 May 31, 2023. 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 partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions with varying tenures, security profiles or language requirements.

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
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#pg ).

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience in providing interpretation and advice, or guidance to managers, clients or the public on the procedures, policies or legislation in an operational setting.
- Experience providing services to clients in a fast-paced, high-volume or multi-tasking environment.

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.
- 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.

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
- 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)

*Applicants are encouraged to read the Client service competencies profile on this site: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

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

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

Information on employment equity

Organizational Need:
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 visible Minority group, 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.

To learn more about employment equity, click on the link below.

Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

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
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

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: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/unsupervised-internet-testing/unsupervised-internet-test-second-language-writing-skills.html

WE OFFER:
• An engaging work environment with a focus on your well-being
• Learning and developmental opportunities to maximize your personal and career growth
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work
• Opportunities to demonstrate your talent
• Competitive salaries and excellent benefits

When applying to this process, you are not applying for a specific position, but for current and future vacancies. As positions become available in a specific location, applications that have been retained and have identified that specific location may be contacted to provide additional information about their Asset Qualifications and/or to participate in assessments.

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.

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