Highways and Public Works – who we are
Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.
This opportunity…
The Corporate Services Division of Highways and Public Works provides critical central agency services to government and direct services to the department itself. We provide acquisition risk management, insurance, purchasing, asset management, printing, mail delivery, travel, and fleet vehicle services to Yukon government departments. We also provide policy, communications, and finance services to the Department of Highways and Public Works. Our division employs analysts, procurement specialists, purchasing officers, accountants and many other professionals
The Manager, Procurement is responsible for the development and oversight of strategic purchasing, procurement planning and the continual improvement of procurement initiatives, ensuring that contracting, procurement and asset management services meet the needs of Yukon government (YG), while maintaining the integrity of the public procurement process. This position ensures client departments are supported through the entire procurement life cycle and is responsible for overseeing/leading a team of purchasing officers who are responsible for purchasing on behalf of departments, including complex, high-value procurement(s) .
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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):
If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed below, your application may be equally considered.
Degree or diploma in business administration, public administration, or a related field
Considerable experience in managing activities associated with procurement functions including planning, developing, implementing and evaluating procurement services, policies, processes and systems
Experience in providing advice and recommendation to senior management and stakeholders on procurement issues
Experiencing managing delivery of client services, including communication with clients and stakeholders, and promotion of service standards.
Experience managing financial and human resources.
Professional designation or certification in a supply management organization such as PMAC, NIGP or ISM would be desirable
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):
Candidates will be assessed against Yukon Government’s Core Competency Framework. The competency model consists of the following eight competencies:
Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Developing People
Influencing Others
Thinking Strategically
Taking Action and Achieving Results
Leading Change and Innovation
Demonstrating Client Focus
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Additional Information
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Questions?
If you have questions about this position, please contact Shanna Epp, Director, Supply Services Branch at [email protected]
If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Jennifer Lyon, HR Consultant at [email protected]
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
24 January 2022
Close Date
4 February 2022
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