Manager, Procurement Services (Capital & Construction)

Job Number: J0425-0093

Job Title: Manager, Procurement Services (Capital & Construction)

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Procurement

Job Category: Administrative Management

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 10/04/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/05/2025

Salary (with Salary Rate): 96,370.00 - 125,281.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU06

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 08/04/2025

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and administering the day-to-day operations and delivery of procurement services for capital projects (“construction”) at Carleton University. The Manager is responsible for managing the team within the Procurement Services (PS) team who are dedicated to the execution of construction procurement activities required by Carleton’s Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) team, contributes to the broader delivery and enhancement of procurement services, including sustainable, accessible, and social procurement frameworks, and is responsible for ensuring all procurement is performed in adherence to policies and regulations.

Qualifications

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

1. Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources.
2. Knowledge of procurement program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices.
3. Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions.
4. Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices.
5. Extensive knowledge of end-to-end construction and capital project procurement at Canadian public sector organizations.
6. Knowledge of relevant legislation, collective agreements, case law, construction contracts (e.g., CCDC standards and documents), policies, and procedures.

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or related discipline.
2. Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), or equivalent accreditation; project management certification is an asset.
3. Minimum of six years of previous procurement experience.
4. Minimum of three years of management and leadership experience.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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