VARIOUS PROCUREMENT POSITIONS

EMPLOYER: Communications Security Establishment (CSE)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

VARIOUS PROCUREMENT POSITIONS

Reference number: RF-4018
Closing Date: 2021-02-28

About the Job

Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada's national cryptologic agency. Unique within Canada's security and intelligence community, CSE employs code-makers, codebreakers, and secure system creators to provide the Government of Canada with information technology security (IT Security) and foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) services. CSE is the national hub for cyber operations to defend Canada and advance national interests and provides technical and operational assistance to federal law enforcement and security agencies.

CSE is currently looking to fill various procurement positions such as Senior Procurement Officers (UNI-07 equivalent to a PG 04) and Senior Procurement Advisors (UNI-08, this level does not have an equivalent PG level in the core) to work in a dynamic and innovative operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Executes complex contracting and procurement of goods and services for CSE and foreign counterpart agencies.
• Provides advice and guidance on policies, practices and regulations to clients.
• Negotiates contracts and resolves problems with suppliers.
• Gathers information and conducts analysis for special projects and for input into new contracting practices, systems and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external (GoC) contracting and procurement policies, regulations and practices by establishing and respecting quality assurance procedures.
• Monitors changes in, and interprets contracting and procurement legislation, policies, and regulations to identify the need for and advise management and colleagues on the need for changes in current internal practices.
• Plans and conducts procurement and contracting for services and/or goods of a complex and/or high dollar value.
• Collaborates and supports the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of departmental strategic and business priorities and plans.
• Formulates and develops procurement solutions for new and ongoing initiatives for consideration by senior management and/or clients.
• Provides strategic early client engagement to support clients’ short and long-term procurement plans.
• Collaborates and assists in the development of contractual documents such as Statement of Work/Requirements and evaluation criteria.

Salary Range

Salaries range from $78,001 to $97,942, depending on the level.

Location

All jobs are in Ottawa, Ontario. This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Edward Drake Building (1929 Ogilvie Road). This location meets current accessibility standards.

Language Requirements

UNI-07 - Various language requirements (English Essential and *Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB)
UNI-08 - *Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

*Non-imperative staffing options may be considered but preference could be given to those who clearly meet the bilingual requirements.

Area of Selection

Open to persons employed in the Federal Public Service in the National Capital Region.

Required Qualifications

You must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet these required qualifications:

Education - UNI-07 & UNI-08

• A Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience – UNI-07 Level:

• Recent and significant* experience in planning and delivering contracting and procurement requests for goods and services.
• Recent and significant* experience in developing contractual documents including statements of work, evaluation criteria and requests for proposal.
• Recent and significant* experience in providing advice and guidance to clients on the procedures and policies related to procurement of goods and services.
• Recent and significant* experience in ensuring compliance with internal and external contracting and procurement policies, regulations and practices.

*“Recent and significant experience” is defined as having performed the duties for a minimum period of three (3) years within the last six (6) years.

Experience – UNI-08

• Recent and significant* experience in planning and delivering varied procurement activities.
• Recent and significant* experience in providing advice and guidance to clients, management and team members on procurement issues and strategies.
• Recent and significant* experience in ensuring compliance with internal and external contracting and procurement policies, regulations and practices.
• Recent and significant* experience in consulting and liaising with various internal and external stakeholders on contracting and procurement policies and procedures.

*“Recent and significant experience” is defined as having performed the duties for a minimum period of four (4) years within the last seven (7) years.

Asset Qualifications

You should clearly demonstrate in your application any specialized expertise that apply to you, as it will be used to determine which team you could best complement within CSE.

• A university degree or college degree or diploma in commerce, business administration, supply chain management or another related field.

Application Process

Who Can Apply

You must be a Canadian citizen, be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance and be willing to comply with CSE’s own security policies and standards.

Security Requirements

You must have no criminal record. The screening process involves a:

• security interview
• polygraph test
• psychological assessment
• background investigation covering a minimum of your last 10 years history, including credit and financial verifications.