Special posting considerations:

• This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
• ***The intention of this process is to staff one indeterminate position and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions of various linguistic profiles at NSERC and SSHRC.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• This position is equivalent to PG-04 in the core public service
  

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada's largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society.

Visit our career page at NSERC or SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do

As a Senior Contracting Advisor, you will be responsible to provide expert contracting and procurement services to programs and projects as well as highly specialised, professional, functional and authoritative advice to senior management, to Cost Centre (CC) Managers and Business Owners (BOs). You'll be responsible for managing, planning and delivering the procurement for a highly diversified range of unique, specialized, sensitive and/or complex, high dollar value goods and /or services to strengthen the Councils procurement frameworks, increase productivity and enhance a collaborative work environment. You will also act as the Centre of expertise on all aspects of procurement and contracting for clients and colleagues of NSERC and SSHRC. You may also be responsible for the management of the Acquisition Card Program and for contribution to the enhancement of the procurement framework which includes new internal policies, guidelines, directives, tools, processes, new and innovative methods of supply for procurement and contracting and of the development of the organisational Business Data Integrity Reporting.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma or an acceptable combination of education, formal training, and *significant experience in the field of procurement and contracting in the public sector.
  
• A certificate or diploma in procurement and contracting or in administration would be an asset.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• *Significant experience in the interpretation and application of procurement policies, directives, guidelines and regulations
• *Significant experience using central agency vehicles for the procurement of **complex IT and non-IT professional services.
• *Significant experience in reviewing and analyzing Statements of Work (SOW) and evaluation criteria, and providing feedback and advice to Business Owners regarding the structure and content of these documents.
• *Significant experience preparing solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFP) and resulting contracts for the procurement of professional services.
• *Significant experience leading evaluation processes, and ensuring bid submissions are evaluated based on the established methodology.
• *Significant experience providing advice to internal clients on interpreting procurement policies, procedures, and business owner obligations, as well as analyzing requirements to determine the most appropriate procurement strategies.
• *Significant experience in analyzing and solving complex contracting issues, making clear and justified recommendations and implementing effective solutions
• Experience working with a financial management system in the production and validation of contracting reports, including proactive disclosures, parliamentary questions and Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Requests.

*Significant is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally attained by having at least three (3) years of cumulative experience in a Purchasing and Supply (PG) or equivalent position

**Complex is defined as professional services requirements with a high dollar value (>$100K) or involving multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the federal procurement policies/directives, associated procedures, guidelines, regulations and notices that are currently in effect.
• Knowledge of procurement and industry best practices
• Knowledge of SAP financial system considered an asset.

Competencies

• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Planning and organizing
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Client focused
• Strategic thinking- Innovating through analysis and ideas

Conditions of Employment

• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.