ADMN O 18R – Purchasing Agent

Job title: ADMN O 18R – Purchasing Agent

Company: BC Public Service

Job description: Purchasing Agent
Administrative Officer R18

An eligibility list may be established.

Although this position has onsite office based requirements, it can temporarily be performed virtually due to the current extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19. This will remain in place until physical distancing advisories are lifted.

Due to present physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19, the recruitment process for this competition will take place virtually.

Contribute your flair for organization and prioritization

Procurement Services, part of the Ministry of Citizens’ Services, supports government as the lead agency for procuring and supplying the products and services required by government and the broader public sector to provide services to the people of British Columbia.

The Purchasing Agent provides central support for the acquisition of goods and services on behalf of all government ministries and other public sector agencies, and specifically the purchasing of goods over $5,000 as required by Core Policy. It acts as the first point of contact and triage, addressing or escalating vendor and buyer concerns by providing information or recommending a course of action. This position also provides research and recommendations into process improvement and best practices, and provides operational support as needed.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.

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.

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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Christopher.Carmack@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Job Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Education and Experience

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 1-year recent (within the last 8 years) related experience i.e. in purchasing and contract administration.
• Experience working with, and supporting, a diverse client/customer base.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• A diploma or degree in procurement/contract management, project management, business administration, financial management, or a related field.
• 2 or more years’ recent (within the last 8 years) related experience i.e. in purchasing and contract administration.
• Completion of courses in purchasing and/or contract management.
• Experience with purchasing and contract administration in a public sector environment.
• Experience as a contributing member of a project team.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:27:25 GMT