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We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic Procurement Specialist to support our Finance and Procurement Services Branch. The Procurement Specialist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Services and working in collaboration with the Team Leads, Procurement and Contracting Services, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for Goods and Services related to the operations of the organization for all Research Centre Branches and IRAP (CBI) across the National Capital Region and for construction contracting across Canada.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of services which will promote and monitor sound contracting and procurement principles and practices. Leading by example and capable of undertaking strategic and complex projects, the incumbent is responsible for exercising functional authority and providing direction, assistance and advice to staff and clients in the goods, services and construction contracting process to all CBI throughout the National Research Council. The incumbent is also responsible to coach and develop their team.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

• A University degree or College diploma in business administration or in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered;
• A Supply Chain Management Professional designation with the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) would be considered an asset;
• A certificate from a recognized supply chain organization would also be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant and recent managerial experience in supervising procurement and contracting processes;
• Significant experience in the acquisition process for goods, services and preferably in constructions services.
• Significant experience in interpreting and applying contracting legislation, regulations and policies;
• Significant experience in providing expert advice and direction in the procurement and contracting process to all levels of management, including recommending strategies and course of actions;
• Significant experience in the management of a workforce engaged in complex, high risk, high dollar value procurement and contracting projects;
• Significant experience working on personal computers using MS Office (specifically Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook) and SAP or similar integrated business software; and
• Experience in a federal government environment would be an asset.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, some unilingual positions could become available.

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Solid knowledge in supply chain management practices and principles for the acquisition of goods, services and construction services;
• Excellent knowledge and ability to interpret and apply government contracting and procurement policies, regulations, Acts and legislation;
• Ability to supervise, coach and direct staff;
• Ability to design and deliver presentations with good business writing skills; and
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, superiors and clients, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the various instruments, to write NRC procurement recommendations and to make or guide contracting and procurement decisions that balance client needs with compliance requirements.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation

From $96,741 to $108,669 per annum. In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Some travelling is required.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.