Specialist, Procurement Governance

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement planning

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid leave

Education and training

Recognition programs

Job summary

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson a global hub. The role focuses on administering key procurement governance programs, supporting policy, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will work with stakeholders to strengthen controls, maintain records, and promote consistent application of corporate procurement requirements.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive experience in program administration, governance, compliance, procurement, finance, audit, business operations or related business function.
• Experience administering corporate programs, policies, or operational processes.
• Experience preparing reports, analyzing data, and supporting business process improvements.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Corporate Purchasing Card Program, including applications, profile maintenance, spend limit changes, renewals, cancellations and supporting documentation.
• Perform recurring PCard system administration and reconciliation activities, resolve discrepancies and coordinate issue resolution with Finance and other stakeholders.
• Review applications and supporting documentation, identify risks or compliance concerns, and provide recommendations for approval.
• Monitor program activity, maintain records, track outstanding actions, and support compliance with governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures, user guides, communications, training materials, and program documentation.
• Support the intake, assessment, and tracking of Governance & Compliance requests, including preliminary analysis and documentation.
• Conduct research, process reviews, and gap analyses to strengthen governance processes and internal controls.
• Support policy development, compliance monitoring, reviews, audits and governance initiatives, including documenting exceptions and control gaps.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, metrics and analysis on program performance, spending trends, exceptions, policy violations, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve program administration through process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions.

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Governance & compliance

Enterprise systems

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration/Finance/Public Administration

Tools

Corporate systems

Reporting tools

Workflow automation

Job description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What you can expect from this position:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Governance & Compliance, you will administer key procurement governance programs and support policy, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement activities. You will work with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen controls, maintain accurate program records, and promote consistent application of corporate procurement requirements.

As Specialist, Procurement Governance, you will:

• Administer the Corporate Purchasing Card Program, including applications, profile maintenance, spend limit changes, renewals, cancellations and supporting documentation.
• Complete recurring PCard system administration and reconciliation activities, resolve discrepancies and coordinate issue resolution with Finance and other stakeholders.
• Review applications and supporting documentation, identify risks or compliance concerns, and provide recommendations for approval.
• Monitor program activity, maintain records, track outstanding actions, and support compliance with governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures, user guides, communications, training materials, and program documentation.
• Support the intake, assessment, and tracking of Governance & Compliance requests, including preliminary analysis and documentation.
• Conduct research, process reviews, and gap analyses to strengthen governance processes and internal controls.
• Support policy development, compliance monitoring, reviews, audits and governance initiatives, including documenting exceptions and control gaps.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, metrics and analysis on program performance, spending trends, exceptions, policy violations, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve program administration through process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions.

This unionized position is classified at the Band 5 level, with an hourly wage rate of $41.38, based on a 37.5 hour work week. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete a test.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• Three to five years of progressive experience in program administration, governance, compliance, procurement, finance, audit, business operations or related business function.
• Experience administering corporate programs, policies, or operational processes.
• Experience preparing reports, analyzing data, and supporting business process improvements.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

Knowledge and skills you bring, that set-you up for success:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform data reconciliation, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolution of system or transaction issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, audit, or procurement principles.
• Experience with enterprise systems, reporting tools, and workflow automation technologies is considered an asset.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.