Buyer

2 weeks ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
OVERALL PURPOSE:
The Buyer is responsible for:
Purchasing a wide variety of technical and non-technical inventory and direct charge goods and services within company policies and procedures.

Selecting the most economic shipping method and expediting on-time delivery.

Resolving problems with damaged, late or wrongly received goods.

Liaising with users to ensure goods ordered and received meet user specifications.

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12 or equivalent plus completion of the Supply Management Training (SMT) program or completion of second year of the SCMP Program or equivalent to gain necessary knowledge of purchasing principles and related techniques.

Requires 2 years of previous experience in a computerized purchasing environment involving buying a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts, tools, and equipment plus 6 months on the job to become familiar with SkyTrain purchasing methods and policies, suppliers, user requirements, purchasing and inventory systems and the materials purchased.

**Other Information**:
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

**Work Schedule**:
40 hours per week.

**Rate of Pay**:
Wage: $45.23 per hour

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

**How to Apply**:
Posting Date: January 23, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**:
SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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