Purchasing Officer
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for understanding and adhering to the GNWT procurement policies and procedures, and the NWT Business Incentive Policy, and for communicating these requirements to the end users, as needed. The Purchasing Officer is also responsible for purchasing medical and office supplies and services on a daily basis, including researching vendors and source of supply, determining and recommending substitutions to end users as required, and ensuring proper documentation and signing authority approval is in place to validate the use of NTHSSA funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain functions and principles.
- Skilled in prioritization and time management, including managing a large volume of work.
- Ability to interpret policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with GNWT procurement requirements.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a High School Diploma combined with two years of relevant purchasing experience and having completed purchasing courses. OR
- Certification in Supply Chain Management and 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience
- Procurement-to-Pay environment and an understanding of associated roles and processes
- Purchasing and replenishing supplies and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of shipping and receiving
- Monitoring and updating financial systems
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27550
Closing Date: March 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $47.40 per hour (approximately $92,430. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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