BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Procurement Services and Projects Team manages the Ministry’s procurement initiatives and provides leadership, support, and advice on procurement-related special projects, with a focus on sourcing social and professional services. Within the team, the Special Projects and Advisory Team is a small, specialized group responsible for managing large or complex procurement projects on behalf of program area clients, including transformational initiatives and projects requiring long-term structural support or strategic integration. The team works to ensure procurement and contracting approaches improve service to clients, align with BC Government Core Policy, recognize structural and cost considerations, and support the effective use of resources.

The Role
The Procurement and Contract Specialist is responsible for managing the Ministry’s procurement life cycle for a variety of procurement and contracting opportunities, ranging from simple to highly complex. The role leads procurement projects that may be high-profile, high-risk, high-dollar-value, or politically sensitive, providing expertise and advice to program area clients throughout the procurement process. The Specialist ensures procurement activities are appropriately designed, coordinated, and executed while supporting effective contracting approaches and strong outcomes for the Ministry and the communities it serves.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, diploma, designation (i.e. CPPB, CPPO, SCMP, PMP, etc.) or equivalent in a related field (i.e. procurement and contract management, project management, business administration, commerce, risk management or law).
• Three (3) years or more of experience in the full procurement life cycle.
• Two (2) years or more of experience leading or facilitating projects for diverse client groups. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants for any of the following:

• Two (2) years or more of experience analyzing complex issues, evaluating options and recommending solutions.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in the full procurement life cycle.
• One (1) year or more of experience with public sector procurement.
• One (1) year or more of experience within the social services sector.
• Experience with contract and/or financial management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Bianca.Campbell@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until April 28, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.