Senior Procurement Advisor

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Senior Procurement Advisor

Selection Process Number: 12473937

Directorate: Finance and Procurement

Classification: SEN 9: $98,819 - $125,038

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026

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?

The Senior Procurement Advisor is responsible for procuring high-value consulting and professional services and establishing tendering processes for the acquisition of complex goods and services (audits, printing services, stationery, general consumables, furniture and furnishings) in support of Senate operations. The Senior Procurement Advisor provides a centralized contracting role: provides advice and guidance to clients on the procurement process; reviews, prepares and submits documents for tender; manages and assists with the bidding process; performs bid audits; provides advice in the evaluation of bids; prepares contract documents. The Senior Procurement Advisor works independently under the direction of the Manager, Procurement Services, and provides guidance to Procurement Advisors and a Procurement Officer.

The Senior Procurement Advisor is responsible for implementing policies and directives and for managing or delivering procurement programs and projects, as well as providing specialized, professional and functional advice to senators, senior management, Responsibility Centre (RC) managers and project authorities (PAs).

The position serves as a centre of expertise on all aspects of procurement related to project management, providing support to clients and colleagues in senators’ offices. The individual also participates in working groups and interdepartmental committees.

Open to

Open to the general public to staff one (1) full-time indeterminate position, and to establish a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future term or indeterminate positions within the Senate Administration, at the same level and with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a field related to the position and four (4) continuous years’ experience in procurement within the last six (6) years;
• Procurement certification or courses toward certification is considered an asset;
• Extensive and recent experience for a minimum of five (5) years within the last eight (8) years in: developing, implementing, coordinating, delivering and/or monitoring procurement and contracting activities for high-value goods and services within a multi-year framework;
• Providing advice to clients and/or senior management on procurement issues;
• Supervising staff (an asset);
• Performing quality assurance reviews of contracting and procurement documentation files (an asset);
• Preparing and validating contract reports for public disclosure;
• Analyzing and interpreting procurement-related plans, policies, procedures, service delivery standards and/or reports;
• Preparing briefing notes, correspondence and presentations regarding the contracting process;
• Applying knowledge of general business laws and laws related to tendering processes, industry standards, and general business practices;
• Applying contracting methods, techniques and practices to exercise contracting authority;
• Consulting, negotiating and resolving disputes with stakeholders in order to negotiate contracts;
• Managing and planning projects to define and develop the procurement and contracting framework, ensuring that strategies and approaches support organization and long-term objectives, and promoting cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension: C

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: C

French Reading Comprehension: C

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: C

Competencies

Integrity

Respect

Service

Judgment

Action Management

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork and Cooperation

Dependability

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

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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