Procurement Planning Manager

St’át’imc Government Services

Procurement Planning Manager

Department: Administration
Salary: $105,560 - $112,840/annual
Hours: 35 hours, Monday – Friday
Flexible work schedule as events occur.
Location: 10 Scotchman Road, Lillooet BC

WHY JOIN SGS:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting economic development within St’át’imc communities.
• Work at the intersection of Indigenous governance, major infrastructure projects, and community capacity-building.
• Collaborate with a wide range of partners, including community leaders, businesses, and BC Hydro.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on long-term community prosperity.

ABOUT US:
Working at SGS means contributing to meaningful, purpose-driven projects while building strong relationships with communities, leadership, and partners. Our team values collaboration, accountability, respect, and innovation. We offer opportunities to take initiative, influence outcomes, and see the tangible results of your work on the land and in the lives of our members.

If you are seeking a career where your professional expertise aligns with values of reconciliation, sustainability, and community advancement, SGS offers a uniquely rewarding environment.

Relocating to Lillooet, located in the heart of St’át’imc Territory, offers an exceptional lifestyle for those seeking balance, affordability, and connection to land, culture, and community.

Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, rivers, and canyons, Lillooet is known for its:

• Four-season outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, skiing, river sports, and backcountry exploration
• Short commute times and a relaxed pace of life
• Strong sense of community, where relationships matter and contributions are noticed
• Growing arts, food, and cultural scene rooted in history and creativity

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Summary:
The Procurement Planning Manager (PPM) leads the coordination, analysis, and communication of economic opportunities arising from BC Hydro capital and operational projects within St’át’imc Territory. This position helps ensure that St’át’imc communities, members, and designated businesses benefit from employment, contracting, and economic development opportunities associated with BC Hydro's planned work.

Working closely with St’át’imc Government Services (SGS), BC Hydro, and community partners, the PPM translates long-term project plans into actionable business, workforce, and training opportunities. The role also supports St’át’imc businesses in pursuing BC Hydro-related work by identifying market opportunities, strengthening business capacity, and fostering long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Planning & Opportunity Analysis

• Analyze BC Hydro’s 3–5 year capital, operations, and maintenance plans to identify employment, contracting, and training opportunities.
• Break down complex capital projects into detailed scopes and work components to support business development and workforce planning.
• Identify and monitor emerging market opportunities for St’át’imc businesses.
• Monitor industry trends, procurement practices, and capital project developments relevant to BC Hydro.

2. Community & Business Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with St’át’imc communities to understand workforce skills, certifications, business capabilities, and economic priorities.
• Engage directly with St’át’imc-owned businesses to assess readiness, capacity gaps, and support needs.
• Maintain current inventories of workforce capabilities and business capacity across the St’át’imc Territory.

3. Business Development Support

• Support business development activities, including opportunity strategy development, networking, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with SGS, BC Hydro, and support networks to coordinate opportunity flow and access to relevant information.
• Track business relationships, opportunities, and outcomes using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

4. Planning, Coordination & Communications

• Organize and prepare materials for Quarterly Capital Planning meetings between St’át’imc and BC Hydro.
• Develop communication tools and reporting formats to effectively share opportunity information with communities and members.
• Ensure information is clear, timely, accessible, and actionable.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Produce monthly progress reports tracking measuring outcomes, including contracts awarded, members employed, training opportunities created.
• Prepare reports and briefings for the SGS Board of Directors and/or SCC.
• Document methodologies, work breakdown structures, outcomes, lessons learned, and opportunity-tracking processes.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Economic Development, or a related field.
• Professional designation in good standing such as SCMP, CPSM, CPLP, AScT, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of management experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supply planning, business development, or a related field.
• Experience working with capital projects, operations and maintenance planning programs, or industrial/utility environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting business development, economic development, Indigenous procurement initiatives, or contractor engagement is an asset.
• Strong understanding of capital project life cycles from planning through commissioning.
• Knowledge of contracting, procurement, and subcontracting processes.
• Understanding of business management principles, financial controls, and performance measurement.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex project information into actionable opportunities.
• Advanced project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong workforce planning and resource management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM and information management systems.
• Ability to identify both direct and indirect opportunities within large capital projects.
• Ability to assess business readiness and support capacity development initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout St’át’imc Territory.

WORKING AT SGS:
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended healthcare
• Supportive team
• Office amenities
• Additional non-statutory leaves

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Must be able to submit criminal record check and driving abstracts.

HOW TO APPLY:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit a resume and cover letter to: View email address on civicjobs.ca .

Please Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date: Position posted until filled.