Officer, Contracts and Procurement

Work Location

Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) - Gatineau, QC

Closing Date

4 December 2026

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Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-072

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

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About the position

Under the supervision of the Head, Contracts, Procurement and Risk Management, the Officer, Contracts and Procurement procures goods and services for the Museum while adhering to the Museum’s Delegation of Financial Signing Authorities, policies, procedure, legislative requirements, national and international trade agreements and treaty obligations. They produce and review procurement and financial documents, maintain various electronic/paper databases and files, answer enquiries from staff regarding procurement activities and matters and perform duties assigned related to the production of financial documents and analytical ad-hoc reports.

Working at the museum means:

• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:

Completion of a post-secondary education in a field relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Language requirements:

English and French are essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in:

• in providing interpretation and advice or guidance to managers and clients on the procedures, policies and legislation related to the procurement of goods, services or construction;
• n administering procurement processes of a variety of goods and services using electronic tendering (Bonfire, CanadaBuys, Merx.etc.);
• preparing, reviewing, or approving standard contract terms and conditions.
• preparing, reviewing or approving tender documents, statements of work or requirements and evaluation plans;
• overseeing the bid evaluation process, recommendation of bidders for contract award and awarding contracts;
• conducting financial management administrative duties such as entering financial transactions in a system, processing contracts, processing purchase orders, or auditing financial information against financial policies.

And experience in:

• the use of software applications including Adobe and Microsoft 365, with advanced knowledge of Excel and Word;
• providing services to clients in a fast-paced, high-volume, or multi-tasking environment;
• acquiring goods or services or construction using various procurement methodologies within the Canadian federal government or other public Procurement and Contracting environment considered an asset.

Interested? APPLY!

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at [email protected].

All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.

Send your application by filling in the application form where you can upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other required documents.

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-072

CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2026