Manager, Procurement Goods and Services

Socket.dev; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut, seeks a Manager Procurement Goods and Services to plan, organize and manage procurement for GN departments across Nunavut, following NNII policy and the Nunavut Agreement.

You will lead procurement activities, develop contracts, and guide departments on purchasing procedures to improve operational efficiency and service delivery in a northern context.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program.
• Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement, contracting or other related fields.
• One (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Examining contract demands and requisitions from client GN departments to ensure effective procurement.
• Identifying the most appropriate method of procurement (competitive, sole source or negotiated).
• Developing Standing Offer Agreements.
• Negotiating Sole Source and Negotiated purchasing contracts.
• Planning, organizing and directing the activities of reporting purchasing staff.
• Providing assistance and guidance to client GN departments through user-defined needs, requests, requisitions, end-user training, educating client GN departments on expectations and services provided.
• Ensuring staff effectively follow up with client GN departments to address issues of concern and effectively manage purchase contracts.

Education

Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program

Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement, contracting or other related fields

One (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience

Job description

Title:Manager Procurement Goods and Services
Department:Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut
Community:Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 996
Type of Employment:Indeterminate
Salary range:$128,392 to $145,662 per year,37.5hours/week
Northern Allowance:$16,328 per year
Housing:Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status:Excluded
Closing date:October 9, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer, the Manager Procurement Goods and Services (Manager) is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the procurement of various goods and services for client Government of Nunavut (GN) departments throughout Nunavut in accordance with Article 24 of the Nunavut Agreement and the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Policy (NNI), using sound procurement practices. This position provides advice and guidance to the GN Departments on purchasing and contracting procedures. The position also impacts the operational efficiency of the GN and, in turn, services to employees, managers and other GN departments.

Main responsibilities for the Manager include:

• Examining contract demands and requisitions from client GN departments to ensure effective procurement;
• Identifying the most appropriate method of procurement (competitive, sole source or negotiated);
• Developing Standing Offer Agreements;
• Negotiating Sole Sire and Negotiated purchasing contracts;
• Planning, organizing and directing the activities of reporting purchasing staff;
• Providing assistance and guidance to client GN departments through user-defined needs, requests, requisitions, end-user training, educating client GN departments on expectations and services provided;
• Ensuring staff effectively follow up with client GN departments to address issues of concern and effectively manage purchase contracts.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized:

• Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program;
• Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement, contracting or other related fields;
• One (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position.This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut (TIN) develops and maintains critical systems that connect Nunavut's communities and support government operations. Given Nunavut’s vast and remote geography, TIN provides essential transportation, infrastructure, Information Technology (IT), fuel and procurement. Its Petroleum Products Division manages fuel resupply, delivery, infrastructure, and billing to ensure reliable access across Nunavut. TIN also plans, constructs, and maintains public infrastructure, such as roads, airports, and government buildings. Key transportation services include air and marine access, vital for travel, goods movement, and community resupply. TIN also oversees IT services to ensure secure and efficient digital connectivity for government operations and procurement. By strengthening Nunavut’s infrastructure, TIN improves connectivity, public services, and economic resilience across the territory.