Procurement Solutions Consultant
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one temporary (up to nine months)
The Ministry of Transportation is a large, diverse organization that promotes road safety and
invests in highways and transit. The Ministry is seeking a highly motivated individual to join
MTO's procurement team. You will provide expert, strategic procurement advice to assist
ministry clients in the successful delivery of procurement solutions that meet business needs
and achieve value for money.
At the Ministry of Transportation, we work together, share a common vision and help each other
grow and achieve results. If you are an exceptional procurement expert who is ready for a new
challenge, we will provide that opportunity.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
 provide strategic advice and expertise in the area of procurement from the planning
phase to contract management
 proactively interact with ministry clients to strategize procurement requirements
 lead procurement planning through development of Supply Chain Leadership Council
and Treasury Board submissions, liaise with Ministry of Government Services and other
Ontario Public Service (OPS) offices
 ensure compliance with procurement policy and provide recommendations as subject
matter expert
 develop and deliver executive level presentations and conduct procurement training
sessions.
Note:
 Some travel to Toronto will be required.
Location: 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
How do I qualify?
Proven Knowledge:
 you have comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies, methods and procedures
 you have business knowledge of alternative service delivery concepts, contractual law
and trade agreements
 you have knowledge of contract management, financial management including budgeting
and reporting methods and accounting and controllership practices
Applied Skills:
 you have highly developed tact, negotiation and interpersonal skills that will enable you to
build effective partnerships to advise, consult, negotiate and promote cooperation to
achieve procurement objectives
 you have superior communication skills with proven experience preparing and delivering
executive-level presentations and reports
 you have demonstrated planning, organizational and problem-solving skills to identify and
manage issues and identify risks and develop mitigating strategies to successfully carry
out major procurement projects
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you have experience interpreting directives, guidelines, legislation and regulations and
conducting research on procurement trends and developments in the public and private
sector
you have the ability and experience working within a team environment including the
provision of technical leadership and guidance to the team
Notes:
 Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
 As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job
evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013. In the new job evaluation
system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.
Salary range: $76,714.00 – $99,463.00 per year
Please apply online, by August 6, 2013, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job
ID 55624 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application
online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation,
please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information.
Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for
an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in
accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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