Procurement Advisor

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE- DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

**Procurement Advisor**

**Selection Process Number: 11163407**

**Directorate**: Finance and Procurement

**Classification**: SEN 7: $78,009 - $98,705

**Job Type**: Determinate Appointment (Term, 6 months +)

**Location**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

**Closing Date**: Friday, November 21, 2025

**About the Senate**

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

**How will you contribute?**

Under the direction of the Manager of Procurement, the Procurement Advisor is responsible for purchasing and acquiring various goods and services.

Goods and services purchased by the Senate include consulting and professional services, audits, printing, equipment, stationery, consumable goods, furniture and furnishings in support of Senate operations.

**Open to**

The general public to staff one (1) determinate (full-time) position of one (1) year in the Finance and Procurement Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

**Prerequisites**

- Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or in a field related to the position;
- At least two (2) years’ experience performing procurement activities;
- Courses towards procurement certification would be an asset;
- Experience in contracting for a variety of goods and services requirements such as preparing solicitations, documents and evaluating bids and awarding contracts;
- Experience with an integrated system for finance and material management;
- Experience in providing advice and assistance to clients on contracting procedures and related policies, and procurement practices and regulations;
- Experience in reviewing contracts to ensure that appropriate terms and conditions are met;
- Ability to plan, manage and prioritize workload, evaluate and analyze client requests and make timely recommendations;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Analytical skills;
- Good working knowledge of business laws and practices, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of trends and industry best practices to procure the most appropriate and cost-effective products/services;
- Knowledge of the method and techniques of cost benefit analysis and risk analysis to identify alternate approaches to procurement and contracting and determine strategies that present added value, result in economies of scale or result in maximizing the effectiveness of the procurement dollars.

**Linguistic Requirements**

English Reading Comprehension**:B**

English Written Expression**:B**

English Oral Interaction**:B**

French Reading Comprehension**:B**

French Written Expression**:B**

French Oral Interaction**:B**

**Competencies**

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
Judgment
Teamwork and cooperation

**Organizational Needs**

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

**Conditions of Employment**

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.