Are you a highly self-motivated professional with experience in project development or management, related to infrastructure projects?
Do you have a strong understanding of technical document preparation or review, including Statements of Work, technical drawings, and specifications?
Are you a great communicator, who is experienced in managing strategic relationships and utilizing positive negotiation tactics?
We are looking for a candidate with strong technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills to join our DCC team in Shilo, Manitoba.
The Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Officer), arranges and prepares standard contracts for the Client-Partners (e.g. construction, professional services). The incumbent determines Client-Partner needs, provides advice on appropriate procurement approaches, reviews Client-Partner documentation, and arranges for the preparation and submission of documents to the responsible contract authority. The incumbent also makes recommendations to the contract authority about initiating procurement, process decisions and contract awards, and manages the Client-Partner relationship.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
Duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
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Provide advice to Client-Partners on all aspects of procurement
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Review Client-Partner information (e.g. specifications, financial details, security) and assemble for submission to the contract authority
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Prepare procurement documents
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Review tender submissions for compliance and facilitate proposal evaluations
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Make recommendations to the contract authority for approval (e.g. procurement initiation, process decisions, contract awards)
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Negotiate contracts with proponents
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Respond to inquiries from bidders
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Communicate with Client-Partners and industry, including debriefing unsuccessful bidders
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Prepare Notices of Proposed Procurement
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Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
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Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Other
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Review and approve initiation and award of contracts, within delegated signing authority
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Participate, promote and sometimes lead procurement planning with Client-Partners
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Manage risk
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Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
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Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement
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DCC and Client-Partner procurement processes and procedures
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Government policies and trade agreements
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Project and risk management principles
Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
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Minimum: college diploma in architecture, engineering technology or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Abilities
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Use applicable computer software and operating systems
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Apply project and risk management techniques
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
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Provide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Typical office environment with occasional travel
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Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.
Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
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100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
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$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
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$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
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Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Home and Family
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Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
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Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
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Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
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Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
Leave and Retirement
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Public-service pension
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Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
Shilo
Shilo is located 35 km east of the City of Brandon which is located less than a 2 hour drive from Winnipeg. Brandon balances the feel of a small city, which includes a low cost of living, while having access to the resources of a big city. Brandon has been named as one of the sunniest places to live in Canada providing ample opportunity to take advantage of the wide bike riding trails located within the city as well as access to the large number of lakes and parks for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. People from all ethnicities are booming in Brandon making it a popular place to live among new immigrants.
