Project Lead & Advisor, Procurement Transformation

George Brown College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,900 - 97,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension plan

Generous holiday and vacation time

Tuition assistance program

Discounted rates for Continuing Education courses

Job summary

A leading polytechnic institution in Toronto is seeking a Project Lead & Advisor for Procurement Transformation to enhance procurement processes and ensure compliance. The position involves mapping workflows, developing future processes, and establishing compliance tools. Ideal candidates will have a diploma and at least five years of public sector procurement experience. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive pension plans, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in public sector procurement.
• Direct experience with BPS Procurement Directive and ERP systems.
• Experience in project management and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Support on daily procurement activities.
• Lead transformational initiatives for procurement services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Three-year diploma or degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Competition Number: REQ 7247

Title: Project Lead & Advisor, Procurement Transformation

Division: Ancillary Services

Salary: Payband 8, $82,900 to $97,580 annually

Hours per week: 37.5

Location: 230 Richmond Street East

Work Modality: Hybrid

Status: AdminContract

Vacancy: Replacement

Effective Date: June 2026 to February 2027

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision

To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Business Services and Procurement, the Project Lead and Advisor will provide support on daily procurement activities while leading time‑bound transformational initiatives to modernize procurement services at George Brown Polytechnic. The role ensures compliance with the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, institutional policies, and procurement best practices, while developing enhanced procurement processes, policy updates, toolkits, compliance frameworks, and a centralized procurement library.

Key Responsibilities

• Map current‑state workflows, conduct a gap analysis, and establish a project charter.
• Develop future‑state processes, SOPs, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• Draft updated procurement policy aligned with BPS and sector best practices.
• Establish compliance monitoring tools and reporting dashboards.
• Design and implement centralized digital repository for procurement resources, user guides, and tools.
• Work with internal stakeholders on the development and delivery of communications, training, and change management plans.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide guidance to clients in support of Procurement’s transformation.
• Provide advisory support on complex procurement projects.
• Support with the review of competitive and non‑competitive documentation for compliance.
• Advise on procurement planning, evaluation design, and risk mitigation.
• Support resolution of compliance issues and RFx requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Three‑year diploma or degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field. Professional supply chain certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive public sector procurement experience, including direct experience with BPS Procurement Directive, ERP systems, compliance reviews, project management, and policy development.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post‑secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real‑world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [e-mail] confidentially.

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