Full job description

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, Supply Chain Ontario seeks customer-focused individuals to deliver high-quality procurement services to our clients.

Four temporary positions will be filled across the following two Branch's:

• Category & Sourcing Execution Branch
• Pandemic Supply Chain Operations Branch

The Ministry

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery delivers vital programs, services and products including consumer protection and public safety, access to government information, internal business services and employee inclusion and accessibility to strengthen government and enhance the quality of life for families and individuals living in Ontario.

The Division

Supply Chain Ontario develops and implements an integrated corporate procurement strategy to: leverage and optimize government procurement of goods and services; identify and implement procurement process improvements; enhance procurement controllership; provide strategic advice to Management Board of Cabinet on large scale procurements; develop innovative policy frameworks to support service delivery through third party service providers.

Visit our website to find out more about us:Supply Chain Ontario

Why work for the Ontario Public Service (OPS)

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer: Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and telework (remote work), Collegial and professional work culture, Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas, and on-the-job training to support your success in the role.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• provide procurement advice and options to customers regarding best procurement methods and cost-efficient processes;
• develop, prepare, coordinate and review requests for proposals, tenders, contracts and requests for information, including consulting services;
• ensure compliance with procurement policy, standards and legislative requirements;
• participate in the delivery of procurement training and conduct information sessions for clients on procurement policies, procedures and best practices.

Note: Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and telework (hybrid model of in-office and remote), may be considered.

How do I qualify?

Procurement Knowledge

• You have thorough knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures and contracts to provide procurement advice to customers regarding best procurement methods, and to review procurement documents for completeness and compliance with policies.
• You have thorough knowledge of tender and request for proposal processes to develop proposals and contracts.

Analytical and Reviewing Skills

• You can review and clarify information to ensure a clear understanding of customer procurement requirements to determine the appropriate purchasing method to use.
• You can provide customers with procurement options.
• You have problem-solving skills to advise clients of risks/issues and make recommendations.
• You can review tenders and requests for proposals, and ensure all mandatory clauses are included.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can use customer service skills to deliver client-focused services.
• You can communicate information to unsuccessful clients and vendors.
• You are able to liaise with legal services on document preparation.
• You can provide clarification and explanations of procurement policies and procedures.
• You have written communication skills to prepare recommendations and written procurement materials.
• You are proficient with computers and various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases, to input data and prepare tender documents, legal agreements and spreadsheets.

Research and Evaluation Skills

• You can keep apprised of changes to policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure all changes are incorporated into standard documents for tendering and legal agreements.
• You can evaluate proposals, apply evaluation criteria and confirm evaluation committees' recommendations.

Organizational and Project Management Skills

• You can establish and manage timely completion of competing priorities and organize concurrent procurement projects.
• You can work collaboratively on cross branch projects and activities within a team oriented, project environment.