Team Leader, Procurement and Contracting Services

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national research council is seeking a Team Leader for Procurement and Contracting Services. This role involves supervising the acquisition of goods and services across various branches while promoting sound procurement principles. Candidates should have a strong educational background and significant experience in procurement processes. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and excellent benefits, including a bilingualism bonus and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Bilingualism bonus of $800 per year

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Robust pension plan

Office closure at the end of December

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supervising procurement processes.
• Experience in contracting for goods, services, or construction.
• Ability to interpret and apply government contracting policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and contracting services for National Research Council.
• Provide direction and advice on contracting processes.
• Coach and develop the procurement team.

Skills

Supervising procurement processes

Interpreting contracting legislation

Providing expert advice

Managing high-risk projects

Using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related fields

Supply Chain Management Professional designation

Tools

SAP or similar business software

Job description

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Team Leader, Procurement and Contracting Services

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Within a National Research Council Office across Canada

OrganizationalUnit:Finance and Procurement Services Branch

Classification:PG-5

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week at their own expense.

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

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The Role

We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic Team Lead, Procurement and Contracting Services to support our Finance and Procurement Services Branch. The Team Lead, Procurement and Contracting Services would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Services and working in collaboration with the Team Leads, Procurement and Contracting Services, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for goods, services and / or for construction contracting for all Research Centres, Branches and IRAP (CBI) across Canada.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of services which will promote and monitor sound contracting and procurement principles and practices. Leading by example and capable of undertaking strategic and complex projects, the incumbent is responsible for exercising functional authority and providing direction, assistance and advice to staff and clients in the goods, services and construction contracting process to all CBIs throughout the National Research Council. The incumbent is also responsible to coach and develop their team.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Information Systems.

Equivalency: University degree or College diploma in business administration or in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

A Supply Chain Management Professional designation with the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) would be considered an asset.

A certificate from a recognized supply chain organization would also be considered an asset.

• Significant* and recent** experience in supervising procurement and contracting processes.
• Significant* experience in the acquisition process for goods, services or construction.
• Significant* experience in interpreting and applying contracting legislation, regulations and policies.
• Significant* experience in providing expert advice and direction in the procurement and contracting process to all levels of management, including recommending strategies and course of actions.
• Significant* experience in the management of a workforce engaged in complex, high risk, high dollar value procurement and contracting projects.
• Significant* experience working on personal computers using MS Office (specifically Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook) and SAP or similar integrated business software.

Experience in a federal government environment would be an asset.

*Significant refers to at least 2 years of experience. **Recent refers to within the last 5 years.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Solid knowledge in supply chain management practices and principles for the acquisition of goods, services and construction services.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to interpret and apply government contracting and procurement policies, regulations, Acts and legislation.
• Ability to supervise, coach and direct staff.
• Ability to design and deliver presentations with good business writing skills.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, superiors and clients, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the various instruments, to write NRC procurement recommendations and to make or guide contracting and procurement decisions that balance client needs with compliance requirements.
• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services;

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of$800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• Candidates must include a cover letter, in which they clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Candidate’s references and/or past performance evaluations will be considered during the assessment process.
• Assessments will be conducted on an ongoing basis and positions will be filled as needed, possibly before the posting closing date.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time