Senior Policy Specialist, National Procurement Strategies (Hybrid/Telework)

CBC/Radio-Canada

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years in policy analysis or procurement advisory roles.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
  • Proven experience in drafting policies and operational guides.
  • Solid understanding of ESG, EDI, and sustainability principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and influencing abilities.
  • Fully bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the economic impact of the Buy Canadian initiative on procurement practices.
  • Draft and adapt procurement policies and operational processes.
  • Formulate actionable recommendations for management and teams.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Procurement to manage risks effectively.
  • Monitor progress on integrating Canadian value into procurement and financial systems.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexible scheduling options.
  • Long-term contract running until March 31, 2027.
  • Opportunity to work on national procurement strategies with a public broadcaster.
  • Engage in meaningful initiatives related to sustainability and EDI.
  • Professional development opportunities through training and policy development.
Full Job Description

Position Title:

Senior Policy Specialist, National Procurement Strategies (Hybrid/Telework)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Unposting Date:

2026-08-19 11:59 PM

This is a contract running from Fall to March 31, 2027.


This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.


Your Role


Reporting to the ESG Procurement Advisor, you will play a key role in exploring and structuring our national procurement policies in relation to the "Buy Canadian" implementation initiative. You will influence our purchasing strategies to align them with the reality of our public broadcaster and our strategic commitments (Environmental Sustainability, EDI, Indigenous Relations, Accessibility, and the Fighting Against Forced Labour Act).


Key Responsibilities


  • Analysis & Strategy: Assess the impact of the Buy Canadian initiative on our costs, processes, guidelines, and supplier relationships.
  • Tool & Policy Development: Draft and adapt policies, while creating the processes, guides, and training needed for seamless operational implementation.
  • Advisory & Recommendations: Formulate actionable proposals and present recommendations to management and operational teams.
  • Collaboration & Risk Management: Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams while managing risks to ensure a resilient supply chain aligned with ESG objectives.
  • Monitoring: Help measure progress regarding the integration of Canadian value into our procurement processes and financial systems.

Your Profile


  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in policy analysis, strategic procurement advisory, or procurement project management.
  • Core Skills: Strong analytical mindset and ability to synthesize complex concepts into practical tools and recommendations.
  • Writing Expertise: Proven experience drafting policies, procedural documents, and operational process guides.
  • ESG & EDI Awareness: Solid understanding of sustainability, supplier diversity, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles.
  • Key Strengths: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence stakeholders, a solution-oriented mindset, and proficiency with data/office tools (Google Workspace, Excel, presentation software).
  • Languages: Fully bilingual (French and English, spoken and written).

Assets: Experience in public procurement, procurement policy management, or trade agreements.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

  • A mandatory Criminal record check. 

  • Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

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