Analyst, Supply Chain

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa seeks a Finance professional to join its Supply Services team. This role involves conducting analyses, reporting results, and supporting procurement processes within a strategic context. Candidates should have a related university degree and relevant experience in financial or data analysis.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4 year university degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data/financial analysis or procurement.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing analysis of operations and report results.
• Support procurement activities aligning with strategic goals.
• Provide analytical expertise for special projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Procurement knowledge

Business Intelligence

Education

4 year university degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 17829
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Supply Services
Branch:Strategic Sourcing Branch
Employment Type: 1 or more Full-time Permanent; 1 or more Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $75,075.00 - $91,345.80 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Application Close:09/06/2025

*Applications received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements for up to 12 months.

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Supply Services is to ensure procurement activities are undertaken with a strategic corporate outlook, and reflect industry best practice to effectively meet the needs of City departments, the Library Board, Ottawa Police Services and the expectations of Council.

You are responsible for conducting ongoing analysis of operations, reporting results, and providing analytical expertise for special projects in support of Procurement and Supply Services.

You support a high-volume environment that aligns with City-wide strategies, service excellence, initiatives and goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or other related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in data/financial analysis, procurement or related environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of financial controls and processes
• Knowledge of creating and interpreting Business Intelligence dashboards
• Relevant legislation and municipal by-laws (ex. Procurement By-Law, Delegation of Authority By-law)
• Knowledge of supply chain, its priorities and challenges
• Understanding of the intricacies of how the data is collected, and the resulting effect on reports
• Microsoft 365 Suite, SharePoint
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to understand/appreciate the technical complexities and diversities of the work in order to provide Strategic Sourcing support
• Able to research, analyze and evaluate financial/budgetary issues, interpret data, make decisions, develop appropriate solutions and formulate recommendations
• Able to identify financial tracking and reporting requirements and provide user input to systems enhancements
• Able to administer regulations, laws, and financial/administrative policies/procedures

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].