Purchasing Officer

Duties
As a PG professional at the OSGG, you won’t be limited to one specialty. You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Support the procurement of goods and services that enable the Office to deliver national ceremonies, official events and day-to-day operations.
• Manage lifecycle of Crown assets, from acquisition and inventory management to redistribution and environmentally responsible disposal through the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) GCSurplus program.
• Learn how procurement and materiel management policies are applied in real operational environments.
• Build expertise in contract management, inventory control, asset management, lifecycle planning and financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to deliver practical solutions and exceptional client service.

Work environment
Launch your career in Materiel Management and Procurement!Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact from day one? Join the Materiel Management and Procurement team at the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) and help support one of Canada’s most iconic organizations.Whether your interests lie in procurement, logistics, inventory management, contract management or asset stewardship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of materiel management and procurement while working alongside experienced professionals committed to your development.Because we are a small team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of files and responsibilities early in your career. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities, allowing you to develop your skills that are highly transferable across the federal public service.If you enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively, managing projects and making a tangible contribution to public service, you’ll find a rewarding career with us.The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is a small federal organization located on the historic grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. We support the Governor General in carrying out Canada’s constitutional, ceremonial and community leadership responsibilities.If you’re ready to start a career where no two days are the same and where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.To learn more, visit www.gg.ca.

Intent of the process
This process is intended to staff one (1) PG-02 indeterminate position at the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG). Additionally, a pool of fully qualified candidates will be established that may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the OSGG and will remain valid for 36 months (3 years).

Positions to be filled
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Reliability Status security clearance

CoE2 – Able and willing to work overtime, periodically.
CoE3 – Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
CoE4 – Able and willing to lift up to 23 kg.

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EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).Note1:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:• Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
• Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the PG classification.The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the PG classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the PG classification is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

EXPERIENCE
E1 – Experience supporting the acquisition of goods or services, including one of the following:i. Coordinating requests and assisting clients or
ii. Providing support in materiel management activities, such as inventory control, tracking, and documentation.

E2 – Experience gathering and organizing information to support the flow of goods, services, or compliance across the supply chain.

E3 – Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

E4 – Experience coordinating tasks or logistics in a warehouse environment.

ABILITIES
A1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 – Ability to plan, organize work, and prioritize activities.
A4 – Ability to work part of a team.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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EDUCATION
Graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in one or more of the following:• Business Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Commerce
• Public Administration
• Asset Management
• Procurement
Or another field relevant to the duties of the position.

EXPERIENCE
AE1 – Experience using barcode or RFID inventory System.

AE2 – Experience using SAP Materiel Management (MM) module.

KNOWLEDGE
K1 – Knowledge of procurement and materiel management in relation to Treasury Board Secretariat Policies and Directives

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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