Requisition ID: 23027
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Supply Services
Employment Type: Up to 2 Full Time Temporary Positions and Eligibility List
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP/CIPP
Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 31/07/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Procurement Branch manages the public procurement process to ensure competitive, fair and transparent acquisition of goods and services reflecting industry best practices to effectively meet the needs of the City's business lines.

You are responsible to: plan, organize and manage complex procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services; and manage contracts and provide guidance for an assigned organizational unit on behalf of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Police, and the Ottawa Public Library in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law, the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, and related Federal and Provincial Legislation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree or community college diploma in business administration, public administration or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Professional Purchasing Designation (CSCMP, CPPO, CPPB or related certification) is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of all aspects of supply management, procurement, inventory and contract administration.
• Contract law, the laws of competitive bidding, recent legal decisions setting new precedent and evolving case law.
• Relevant legislation (City of Ottawa - Purchasing Bylaw, City of Ottawa - Procurement, Policies & Procedures Manual and Federal & Provincial Legislation, i.e. Trade Agreements).
• City government structure and responsibilities.
• SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Analytical and Creative Thinking.
• Research
• Conflict Resolution.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify the appropriate solutions.
• Decisiveness.
• Effective Interactive Communication with all levels of staff, vendors and elected officials.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships and promote a team environment.
• Evaluate services.
• Analyze procurement data and identify patterns.
• Provide superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Apply methods, conduct research, analyze results and propose recommendations.
• Provide organizational and time management skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
• Tact, discretion and persuasiveness

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing; Designated Day 1 Ready - immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.