Senior Contracting Officer

Senior Contracting Officer

Reference number : PPS24J-020702-000076

Selection process number : 24-SPP-PPS-179 Parliamentary Protective Service - Finance Services - Contracting and Procurement

Ottawa (Ontario)

PG-04 - The position is at the PSA-7 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.

70,437 to $92,690 (Under Review)

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Closing date : 23 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the NCR.

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.

Duties

The Senior Contracting Officer is responsible for carrying out duties related to all aspects of the procurement process in the acquisition of specialized goods and services, in compliance with all relevant PPS policies and procedures, while providing guidance, advice and support to PPS Client Areas to ensure that the process is effective, expeditious and ethical, and provides the best possible value for PPS.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer :

• Paid Training
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis and establish a pool of qualified and / or partially qualified candidates.

The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.

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)

EDUCATION :

Successful completion of a post-secondary program related to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.

EXPERIENCE : EX1- Significant

EX2- Significant

8. Providing strategic procurement advice to both clients and management on contracting issues, including providing advice to ensure that procurement requirements are carried out in accordance with organizational policy requirements.

DEFINITION :

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

ASSETS

EDUCATION :

AED1- Designation in supply chain management.

AED2- University or college diploma in a field related to the position.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

EXPERIENCE : EX1- Significant

AEX2- Experience in using an integrated financial and material management system.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB / BBB)

KNOWLEDGE :

K2- Knowledge of industry and procurement associated best practices (e.g. service contracts greater than $100,000 in value).

PPS CORE COMPETENCIES :

Teamwork and Collaboration

Thinking Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client Service Orientation

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCY :

Consultation and Negotiation skills

Conditions of employment

All candidates must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes : a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, credit and financial verifications as well as a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and / or drug use. Your personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process. You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted and photographed.

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.

We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates 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.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.