Competition Number: REQ 7247TITLE: Project Lead & Advisor, Procurement Transformation
DIVISION: Ancillary Services
SALARY: Payband 8, $82,900 to $97,580 annually
HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5
LOCATION: 230 Richmond Street East
WORK MODALITY: Hybrid
STATUS: AdminContract
VACANCY: Replacement
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2026 to February 2027
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Position Summary:Underthe direction of the Director, Business Services and Procurement, the ProjectLead and Advisor will provide support on daily procurement activities whileleading time-bound transformational initiatives to modernize procurementservices at George Brown Polytechnic. The role ensures compliance with theBroader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, institutional policies, andprocurement best practices, while developing enhanced procurement processes,policy updates, toolkits, compliance frameworks, and a centralized procurementlibrary.
Key Responsibilities:- Map current-state workflows, conduct a gap analysis, and establish a project charter.
- Develop future-state processes, SOPs, documentation standards, and internal controls.
- Draft updated procurement policy aligned with BPS and sector best practices.
- Establish compliance monitoring tools and reporting dashboards.
- Design and implement centralized digital repository for procurement resources, user guides, and tools.
- Work with internal stakeholders on the development and delivery of communications, training, and change management plans.
- Engage with stakeholders and provide guidance to clients in support of Procurement's transformation.
- Provide advisory support on complex procurements projects.
- Support with the review of competitive and non-competitive documentation for compliance.
- Advise on procurement planning, evaluation design, and risk mitigation.
- Support resolution of compliance issues and RFx requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational and Experience Requirements:- Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field. Professional supply chain certification preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years progressive public sector procurement experience, including direct experience with BPS Procurement Directive, ERP systems, compliance reviews, project management, and policy development.
Skills andAttributes:- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic's priorities on diversity and equity.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component. Notes: - The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
