Manager, Procurement & Materiel Management (Anticipatory)

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Work environment

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Help support the delivery of justice for all Canadians!

Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?
→ I thrive in a dynamic environment
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all! We strongly encourage you to consider a career at Courts Administration Service (CAS)!

This opportunity will provide many benefits to you, such as:
• Career development and learning opportunities;
• Chance to develop new skills and competencies;
• Gain valuable experience in building relationships across government; and
• Work in an engaging, empowering role.

CAS is part of the core public administration, and its employees benefit from the federal public service pension plan.

CAS has its own compensation services which include direct access to a Compensation Advisor in Ottawa for timely resolution of all pay issues that may arise.

CAS is moving forward with the common hybrid work model for the federal public service recently announced by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Our hybrid model consists of an on-site presence of at least 2 days a week, or 40% of the time.

Intent of the process

A pool of pre-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various bilingual linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

Candidates may be evaluated further, for specific opportunities, on qualifications (including conditions of employment and operational requirements) that are deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications have been listed on the job advertisement.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following areas; business administration, commerce, economics, materiel management, e-business, or any other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Significant* and recent** experience in conducting analysis and providing advice and recommendations to clients or senior management on contracting issues, strategies, policies or initiatives.

Significant* experience in conducting complex*** competitive procurement processes for goods or services.

Significant* experience developing strategic partnerships and establishing networks with multiple stakeholders internal and external to an organization.

Experience in managing**** a team of employees.

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties, for a minimum four (4) consecutive years.

**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years

***To be considered complex, an issue, question, or procurement initiative must contain at least one of the following characteristics :
- High-profile or high-risk projects (e.g. scope, security, emergency, departmental priorities, etc.)- multi-million dollar value;
- many stakeholders;
- multiple clients;
- multi-year or at several stages.

**** managing a team: includes assigning work, coaching and providing direction, evaluating and managing performance.

Knowledge of life cycle management.

Ability to analyze risks;
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders;
Ability to work effectively in the face of conflicting pressures, deadlines and priorities;
Ability to manage;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Leadership
Judgment;
Dependability;
Client-service orientation.
Uphold Integrity and Respect

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in: business administration, commerce, economics, materiel management, e-business, or any other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in reviewing Statements of Work, preparing RFPs and Contract documentation for the procurement of goods and services on behalf of a federal government department.

Significant* experience in evaluating proposals, awarding and managing contracts.

Experience using a database related to contracting and procurement (such as but not limited to SAP).

Experience in the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures and guidelines.

Experience in managing financial resources.

Experience in materiel management functions.

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties, for a minimum four (4) consecutive years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

Knowledge of legislation and policies related to federal government contracting and materiel management.

The Courts Administration Service recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security 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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening/text questions how they meet the criteria. In order to do so, the candidate must provide the information as part of their answer to the pertinent screening/text question, using concrete examples in the provided area. The assessment board cannot and will not make any assumptions about your answer. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

A variety of tools and assessment methods may be used, which may include, but is not limited to written tests, interviews and reference checks. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to inform the assessment of the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria. Any information that you provide throughout this process, including email correspondence, may also form part of the assessment.


Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the experience qualifications listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean that you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.


Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.


If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e- mails regularly. Applicants shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

For non-public servants: Note that any travel associated with your participation in the assessment or this staffing process is your own responsibility. Also, note that those who are offered a position and require relocation are subject to The Initial Appointees Integrated Relocation Program. Please see the details at http://www.tbssct.
gc.ca/psm-fpfm/pay-remuneration/travel-deplacements/iairp-prinefpeng.asp .

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.