Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Officer)

Defence Construction Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the development and procurement of various projects for the Canadian Armed Forces. Responsibilities include advising on procurement approaches, reviewing documentation, and managing Client-Partnerships. The ideal candidate will hold a college diploma in a relevant field and have experience in project and risk management. Benefits include competitive salary, health and wellness programs, and a public service pension.

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave

$400 wellness allowance

Employee assistance program

Public-service pension

Qualifications

• Experience in project development or management related to infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of technical document preparation including Statements of Work.
• Ability to manage strategic relationships and apply positive negotiation tactics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Client‑Partners on all aspects of procurement.
• Prepare procurement documents and review tender submissions.
• Negotiate contracts with proponents and manage Client‑Partner relationships.

Skills

Project development experience

Technical document preparation

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

College diploma in architecture, engineering technology or related field

Job description

Who Can Apply?

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$79,067 - $102,788

Employment Status

Continuing

Term Length

Not specified

Security Level

Secret

Language Requirement

English Essential

Closing Date

03/12/2025

Country

Canada

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Do you have experience in project development or management, related to infrastructure projects?
• Do you have a strong understanding of technical document preparation or review, including Statements of Work, technical drawings and specifications?
• Are you a great communicator, experienced in managing strategic relationships and utilizing positive negotiation tactics?

Position Overview

The Procurement Officer (Coordinator, Contract Services) will support the development and procurement of a wide variety of environmental, maintenance, and construction projects for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. The incumbent determines Client‑Partner needs, provides advice on appropriate procurement approaches, reviews Client‑Partner documentation, arranges for preparation and submission of documents to the responsible contract authority, makes recommendations to the contract authority about initiating procurement, process decisions and contract awards, and manages the Client‑Partner relationship.

CFB Borden is located approximately 100 km north of Toronto, in the heart of Simcoe County. The county offers recreational opportunities. For more details please visit https://www.simcoe.ca/.

Key and Periodic Activities

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Client‑Partners on all aspects of procurement.
• Review Client‑Partner information (e.g. specifications, financial details, security) and assemble for submission to the contract authority.
• Prepare procurement documents.
• Review tender submissions for compliance and facilitate proposal evaluations.
• Make recommendations to the contract authority for approval (e.g. procurement initiation, process decisions, contract awards).
• Negotiate contracts with proponents.
• Respond to inquiries from bidders.
• Communicate with Client‑Partners and industry, including debriefing unsuccessful bidders.
• Prepare Notices of Proposed Procurement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client‑Partners and/or stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client‑Partner expectations.

Other Responsibilities

• Review and approve initiation and award of contracts, within delegated signing authority.
• Participate, promote and sometimes lead procurement planning with Client‑Partners.
• Manage risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement.
• DCC and Client‑Partner procurement processes and procedures.
• Government policies and trade agreements.
• Project and risk management principles.

Formal Education and Certification

• Minimum: college diploma in architecture, engineering technology or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems.
• Apply project and risk management techniques.

Development and Leadership

• Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client‑Partners.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel.
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment.

Benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefit packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer‑paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums.
• $400 wellness allowance.
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage.
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans.

Home and Family

• Life, accidental‑death, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program.
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks.
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home.

Leave and Retirement

• Public‑service pension.
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid‑leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans.

Security Clearance

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. A minimum reliability security status clearance is required; some roles may require secret clearance. The process involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, credit checks, and may require fingerprints.

Required Clearances

• Reliability clearance (5 years of verifiable background information).
• Secret clearance (10 years of verifiable background information).

DCC Code of Business Conduct

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. Employees must certify they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees must review obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes and complete the Annual Update once a year.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace! DCC is committed to ensuring everyone has a voice. We actively encourage applications from all, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, LGBTQ2+ community, and people who are not Canadian citizens but are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier‑free access to employment opportunities and workspaces. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [e-mail].