Procurement Officer

**Procurement Officer**:
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

**Location**:Victoria, BC
**Employment Type**: Regular Full Time
**Union**:MOVEUP
**Monthly Salary Range**: MoveUp Group 11, MIN $7,025.00 - MAX $8,435.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.
**Recruitment Range**: MIN $7,025 - STEP 3 $7,805.
**Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)**:08/04/2025**

**Are we right for you...**
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you

**What you'll be doing...**
The Procurement Department is looking for a proactive, results-oriented professional with extensive procurement experience to join our team as a full-time Procurement Officer.

In this role, you will report to the Supervisor, Procurement Infrastructure, and play a key part in providing expert procurement services and strategic guidance to various BC Transit departments.
You will be involved in developing procurement strategies, planning, and managing the entire procurement lifecycle within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the **Procurement Officer job description**.

**What you'll bring to the table...**
You are well versed in the document driven side of procurement, as you will go beyond sending bids or tenders out to companies for quotes. You are someone who can drive the process, working with Project Managers and developing requirement, deliverables, outcomes and negotiations, from start to finish. You have worked on a variety of projects, ranging from four months to two years, and in varying scale.

Public experience would be an asset, as you will be working with trade agreements, so understanding trade and administrative law is essential, as well as understanding how contracts work.

**What we'll bring to the table...**
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

**What next steps could look like...**
- Interviews will take place August, 2025.
- There may be an assignment/presentation as part of the interview process.
- The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
- At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know._

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years