Officer, Senior Procurement - (2724)

Hours Per Week

5 X 7 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours

35

Start Date of Position

11/6/2026

End Date (Temporary and Term)

Category

Business, Finance & Admin

Range

14 / $45.65 - $53.71

Status of Position

Permanent Full-Time

Position Description

This job posting is opened through External Recruiter, Jeff Mercer ([email protected]).

Candidates who apply to this job posting, and who are selected to continue with the recruiting process, will be forwarded to Jeff Mercer.

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Officer, Sr. Procurement

Job Code: 215
Department: Financial Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent coordinates, prepares, monitors and maintains the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and contractual services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide research, administrative and technical support to staff on the procurement of goods and services to ensure accuracy, timeliness of information and compliance with governing legislation, policies and procedures.
2. Provide support in preparation, processing and maintenance of procurement instruments in accordance with internal controls and relevant legislation. Conduct initial needs assessment and determination relating to the use of tenders, RFP, RFQ, local purchase orders, etc.
3. Coordinate, participate and/or process various procurement activities including bid openings, change orders, security deposits, progress payments, contracts, etc.
4. Assist with the administration of annual service and supply contracts.
5. Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
6. Maintain the procurement computerized system.
7. Liaise with suppliers and staff on matters relating to procurement, internal controls and relevant legislation.
8. Coordinate delivery schedules, monitor progress and liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
9. Coordinate asset disposals from a financial perspective.
10. Provide input and maintain relevant policies and procedures including contract administration manual and procurement templates.
11. Maintain electronic and manual procurement records. Maintain and update the procurement section on the City’s website.
12. Act as Supervisor, Accounts Payable and Procurement as assigned.
13. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
14. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Number of Hires Needed

1

Position Requirements

Working Conditions:

Majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Degree in Business Administration plus Supply Chain Management designation.
• 5 years' progressive procurement experience with a focus on contract administration and 6 months on the job training.
• Proven skills working with computerized financial systems software.
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and maintain accuracy under pressure and to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong research, client service orientation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

General office equipment with the ability to operate ERP software programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, etc.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email [email protected] and [email protected] .

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via Instructions on applications are provided at If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected] . To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

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