Procurement Specialist
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
The Department of Finance is seeking a procurement professional to join Procurement Shared Services as a Procurement Specialist.
In this role, you will provide professional procurement and contracting services to Government of the Northwest Territories departments, boards and agencies. You will work with clients to prepare procurement documents, determine appropriate procurement methods, coordinate competitive processes and support the fair and consistent administration of government contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize and deliver procurement services for a diverse range of goods and services.
- Develop procurement documents, including requests for proposals, tenders, contracts, bulk purchases and Standing Offer Agreements.
- Collaborate with clients to establish evaluation criteria and lead fair and compliant proposal evaluation processes.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients and vendors, and assist in resolving procurement and contract issues.
- Maintain procurement records and vendor information, and identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes and operational efficiency.
Key Requirements:
A diploma in Commerce or business, with 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience may include:
- Experience coordinating procurement, tendering, contracting or purchasing activities.
- Experience developing, evaluating, negotiating, administering or monitoring contracts, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, tenders or Standing Offer Agreements.
- Experience providing procurement, contract management, vendor management or purchasing advice and support to clients or business units.
- Experience working with vendors, resolving procurement or contract issues, or monitoring supplier performance.
Relevant Diploma may include:
- Supply Management Training (SMT)
- Law
- Business Administration
Equivalencies that may be considered:
A degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law or Supply Chain Management, combined with 2 years of directly related procurement experience.
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.
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 # 28484
Closing Date: November 3, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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