Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracting

Duties
Shape the Future of Procurement at Elections Canada.
As an Agent of Parliament, Elections Canada manages its own procurement and contracting activities — with full authority and the freedom to innovate.
Join our team and:
• Lead diverse, high-impact procurements that support democracy.
• Shape policies and modernize tools that improve how we buy.
• Collaborate with partners across the federal government procurement community.
Here, your expertise matters — and your work makes a difference.

Work environment
Come work with us and contribute to Canadian democracy!WELLNESS
Elections Canada prioritizes work-life balance.We follow the federal public service’s common hybrid work model, which allows most employees to work remotely a few days a week. Some positions require to work on site full time due to operational requirements.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At Elections Canada, you will work in an environment that provides the training you need to fulfill your job well. Whether you have professional experience or are a recent graduate, you can have a fulfilling experience with us.CENTRAL, MODERN AND UNIQUE OFFICES
Our building at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau is in the heart of downtown. It has modern facilities, with collaborative work spaces and several restaurants nearby. There’s also a locker room, shower room and secure indoor bike space that can be accessed from outside. You can take advantage of the 300-kilometre-long bike path.

Intent of the process
The immediate intent of this process is to staff several positions on an indeterminate and specified period (term) basis.A pool of qualified candidates may be established to fill positions at the same group and level or equivalent on an indeterminate or specified period (term) basis.

Positions to be filled
10

Important messages
Candidates must meet all the essential criteria in order to be appointed.All information gathered during the selection process, from the moment of application to the end of the process, may be used to assess candidates.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.We will communicate with you regarding this process by email. Therefore, you must update your profile in the Public Service Resourcing System if any changes occur.Candidates must use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our emails, we will consider that you are voluntarily withdrawing from the process.During the process, you will be asked to provide us with a proof of citizenship or permanent residency and a proof of education (diploma, certificate, degree).If you obtained your diploma outside of Canada, you must already have received your Canadian equivalency at the time of submitting your application, or have already initiated the official process to obtain a recognized equivalency in Canada.For more information, please consult the following page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.htmlPersons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.Fulltime telework may be permitted for candidates residing outside the the National Capital Region. Please note that the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is prohibited. If such use were proven, this could result in you being eliminated from this process. In addition, Elections Canada will also inform the Public Service Commission of any case in which a candidate is suspected of engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices with regard to the process.Employment equity - Canada.ca
Learn about designated employment equity groups.

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Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed on short notice.

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Willingness and ability to travel within Canada on occasion.

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A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the position.Degree equivalency

EXP1: Experience in providing advice and support to management on procurement and contracting policies, practices and/or procedures.EXP2: Significant* experience in the preparation of documents for the tendering, evaluation and selection of suppliers for medium complexity** procurement requirements.EXP3: Experience in reviewing, analyzing and recommending improvements to statements of work and evaluation criteria.EXP4: Significant* experience negotiating and/or resolving contractual issues.DEFINITION:* Significant experience refers to a rich, varied, and depth and breadth of experience, typically acquired over a minimum of two (2) years within the last 5 years, performing relevant procurement and contracting functions. ** Medium complexity refers to situations or files that involve several complex issues or risks (for example, legal risks, financial risks, operational risks and issues that are of a sensitive nature (i.e. political ramifications or negative social media exposure), which require in-depth analysis, coordination among several partners. A file of medium complexity includes a minimum of two of the following elements:
• Covering a multi-year period
• Multiple clients or partners
• Value equal to or greater than $250K
• Tight deadlines
• Sensitive in nature
• Encompass several contracts in support of the same project

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the legal framework of procurement and contracting in the federal government, as well as procurement best practices and procurement trends in the federal government.

COMPETENCIES:
1. Client service orientation
2. Demonstrating integrity and respect
3. Thinking things through
4. Working effectively with others
5. Showing initiative and being action orientedFunctional competencies for the Procurement Community:
1. Assessment and planning
2. Acquisition
3. Managing contracts and close-outFOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/professional-development/procurement-community-competencies.html

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements

Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English or French essential.
Learn more about language requirements.

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EDUCATION :
Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.Eligibility for membership in a recognized purchasing and supply association or certification in purchasing and supply.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience developing or contributing to the development of one or more of the following in relation to procurement: policies, guidelines, standard operating procedure documents, strategies, or reports.AE2: Experience using an integrated financial or materiel management system (such as SAP “Systems, Applications, and Products”).AE3: Experience in Information Technology (IT) procurement projects.AE4: Experience in “coaching” junior contracting officers and/or CO-OP students.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women.

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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