• Job Description

  Req#: 1146745

  Showcase your passion for risk-management and procurement principles in this analytical role.
  
  Reporting to the Provincial Recreation Section Head, this position serves as a procurement/contract specialist for BC Parks’ Capital Investment Program. The position leads complex procurement processes, provides procurement and contract support and advice to all Capital Investment team members, and leads procurement that is considered high profile, high risk, high dollar value and politically sensitive.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • Degree or higher in a related field (procurement and contract management, learning and development, risk management, law, or business or public administration, etc.) and two (2) years of *related experience; OR
  • Diploma in a related field (procurement and contract management, learning and development, risk management, law, or business or public administration, etc.) and four (4) years of *related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and six (6) years of *related experience may be considered.

  
  *Related experience must include any two (2) of the following:

  • Experience in the full procurement life cycle such as leading procurement processes, drafting procurement documents, analyzing complex issues, evaluating options and recommending solutions.
  • Experience working with contract law, trade agreements, public and/or private procurement policy and Government and/or private procurement practices and issues.
  • Experience developing options and recommendations for presentation to senior leadership.

  
  Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

  • Experience advising on public and/or private procurement policy
  • Experience advising on conflict resolution.
  • Experience writing contracts and schedules, including drafting custom contract clauses for approval by legal counsel.
  • Experience working with pre-qualified lists, standing offer lists, and supplier agreements.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Danika.Medinski@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  This position may be performed from any of the following BC Parks office locations: Courtenay, Cranbrook, Chilliwack, Fort St John, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Nelson, North Vancouver, Penticton, Prince George, Smithers, Squamish, Terrace, Vernon, Victoria, Williams Lake.
  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
  This is a temporary opportunity until 12/20/2024.
  A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  
  Working for the BC Public Service:
  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.
  
  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
  
  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.
  
  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
  
  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
  
  Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
  
  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
  
  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Additional Information:
  CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
  
  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 at the bottom of the posting.
  
  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

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