Coordinator, Procurement & Logistics

Location: Ottawa preferred. Qualified candidates in Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, or Toronto will also be considered. Frequent domestic and occasional international travel required.
Language: Full bilingualism in French and English is required, with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both languages.
Duration: 1215 month contract
Background Check Requirement: Two professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

About the Opportunity

Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys bringing people, resources, and big ideas together? A national non-profit organization is seeking a Coordinator, Procurement and Logistics to help deliver high-profile events that inspire young Canadians to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you'll coordinate supplier partnerships, equipment procurement, and event logistics. Working with more than 100 industry partners and technical experts, you'll help bring meaningful national events to life.

What's In It for You

• Make a meaningful impact through initiatives supporting Canadian youth.
• Build relationships with industry partners and technical experts nationwide.
• Gain valuable exposure to large-scale events, procurement, and business development.
• Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values initiative and teamwork.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll secure and negotiate supplier partnerships supporting over $3 million in event equipment, tools, and materials.
• You'll coordinate procurement requests, inventory, supplier contributions, and asset tracking.
• You'll manage shipping schedules, deliveries, pickups, and on-site event logistics.
• You'll lead partner meetings, prepare presentations, and coordinate stakeholder follow-ups.
• You'll use Monday.com, EventsAir, Brightspace, and Microsoft 365 to manage projects, communications, and records.
• You'll oversee equipment distribution, returns, volunteer coordination, and event setup and teardown.

Skills and Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in a high-volume coordination role, including stakeholder engagement and management, event coordination, supplier coordination, and negotiation.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience.
• Full bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong data tracking, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of skilled trades, technologies, tools, and equipment.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Canada, occasionally internationally, and work flexible hours when required.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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