Procurement Officer

Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Finance And Corporate Support Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Permanent End Date Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification PS12 Salary $77,617.00 - $89,913.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday Travel 10% Admissibility Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference . Job Summary and Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon. Our team Our team provides advice, support, and procurement functions for all divisions of Health and Social Services procuring goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This opportunity We are looking for a Procurement Officer to provide advice and support on procurement processes, while procuring both goods and services for Health and Social Services. The successful candidate will: Procure a variety of required goods and services to support existing and new programming. Provide advice based on best practices in Public Procurement across all levels of Health and Social Services. Support program areas to complete procurement documents. Initiate and manage complex procurements. Navigate multiple financial systems for the implementation of procurements. Work with the vendor community, public, Non-Government Organizations and First Nation Governments to successfully complete procurement processes. If you are committed to providing solution-based service and have experience in public procurement – Health and Social Services would like to hear from you! For more information on this job, please contact Sandra Stanock, Senior Procurement Advisor at Sandra.Stanock@yukon.ca For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Patricia Labuguen, HR Consultant at Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. Your career, your home, your lifestyle We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer. Important application and job requirements Essential qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. Experience preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial and procurement documents in a finance, financial services or public sector environment; Experience providing client-centered services in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a government setting; Experience conducting research and analyzing results to support decision-making; Experience working with computerized financial management informati…

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