BC Public Service Looking for ADMN O 27R – Procurement and Contract Specialist at Kamloops, BC Full Time

Bring your strong administrative experience and management expertise to this challenging position

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction focuses on reducing poverty, creating opportunities, and increasing inclusion. The ministry provides strategic leadership and quality services that empower British Columbians to share in the province’s prosperity, with a vision to participate fully in their community and to reach their full potential.

The Information Services Division (ISD) are technology leaders, planning and delivering successful solutions with information management and information technology (IM/IT) services. The division also provides IM/IT resource planning, decision-making, project and issues management, security and privacy functions, and desktop support. The Procurement and Contract Specialist Lead is responsible to plan, procure, develop, monitor and evaluate the utilization and effectiveness of ISD contracted resources.

The Procurement and Contract Specialist Lead is responsible to plan, procure, develop, monitor and evaluate the utilization and effectiveness of ISD contracted resources.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary education or training in a related discipline.
• 3 year’s related experience (e.g. contract management, financial management, vendor relations, public and/or business administration, computer science). Preference maybe given to applicants with 5 or more years’ experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience monitoring the provision of outsourced service providers, including contract performance evaluation.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience leading and facilitating teams, and monitoring and reporting outcomes.
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships and resolving problems with vendor partners.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring quality improvement frameworks and initiatives.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Additional education or experience in the area of business administration, and/or those who have completed course work in accounting, finance, audit, procurement, project management and/or organizational behaviour.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Extensive experience with Information Management and Information Technology services.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

About this Position:

This position is for a permanent opportunity.

This position can be based in any Social Development and Poverty Reduction office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia as per the Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) – You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.