Officer, Procurement

House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

3 days ago

Job type

Temporary

Job description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The House of Commons Finance Services is seeking to staff the Officer, Procurement position on an indeterminate basis and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for potential future opportunities.

The Officer, Procurement is responsible for carrying out all aspects of procurement services, including the acquisition of specialized goods and services according to all House of Commons policies, while providing guidance, advice, and support to ensure that the process is effective, expeditious and ethical, and provides the best possible value for the House.

Top Reasons to Join the Corporate Procurement and Member Leasing Services Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and passionate team, at the heart of procurement expertise at the House of Commons. Every day, you will face fresh and stimulating challenges that enable you to push your limits and grow. In our team, you will thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is recognized and your contributions valued, making a direct impact by implementing innovative solutions that drive project progress.

Training and development opportunities
Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek
4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Qualifications

Education :

Graduation from a post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of relevant education, work experience and training.

Experience :

Experience in applying the competitive procurement process, as well as preparing statements of requirements and specifications;

Experience in drafting bid solicitation documents, managing the bidding process, analyzing bids and proposals;

Experience in negotiating and preparing framework agreements, administrating framework agreements, resolving disputes, and recording transactions and agreements;

Experience in providing advice on procurement or contracting policies, practices or procedures;

Experience in supporting clients in the procurement process, including meeting facilitation, knowledge transfer, policy and procedure interpretation, and problem solving.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBB. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and / or related roles on an indeterminate and / or fixed term basis.

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