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PCAS25-051-Purchasing and Procurement Specialist (6 Month Contract) The Children's Aid Society of Peel Region, 25 Capston Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Req #1584 Friday, June 20, 2025

At Peel CAS, our mission is to protect children and strengthen families & communities through partnership. We are currently seeking the following professional to join our team:

Job Title: Purchasing and Procurement Specialist
Department: Finance
Location:Peel CAS, 25 Capston Dr. Mississauga, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 4, 2025
Hourly Grade: 9 Union ($41.38 - $53.30)

Please note: contract duration may be subject to change.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position leads procurement projects pertaining to the partnership of high profile clients and advises on the procurement of goods and services while maintaining Peel CAS best practices. In addition, to managing the procurement process from start to finish (i.e. MOUs RFS, RFQ, RFI, tenders, bids, etc.) the position facilitates relationships within the agency to resolve procurement or contract issues.

The Procurement Specialist liaises with all departments including Managers, Directors and other internal and external customers of Peel CAS. This position reports to the Manager of Finance.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the primary contact and conduit of information between potential vendors and clients including facilitating vendor briefings, responding to and/or coordinating Q's& A's, and ensuring successful and unsuccessful vendors are advised of outcome
• Advises clients on the interpretation and application of procurement, financial and contract management policies, procedures and guidelines to assist them in managing procurement projects
• Coordinates the development of communication and advisory documents related to procurement and financial policies, procedures and guidelines for posting
• Maintain purchasing log to facilitate reporting to Ministry, Supply Ontario and financial recording.
• Assists in budget preparations including gathering and evaluating data, preparing reports and determining impact of proposals, and carries out other financial analysis
• Provides technical guidance and advice to management/staff on procurement and financial/contract management requirements and the preparation of RFP's
• Research and recommend the approval of qualified suppliers
• Establish and maintain an efficient and effective supply chain base through the selection, qualification and ongoing management of suppliers
• Ability to receive and distribute goods as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Project management and organization skills to ensure tasks are performed within time and resource requirements, and to coordinate major and complex procurements with project life cycles.
• Ability to think logically and exercise prudent and independent judgment
• Effective communicator and negotiator
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, multitask and prioritize
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Position requires research, analytical and evaluation skills to scrutinize financial information to ensure accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma in administration with procurement option or college diploma in procurement management with a minimum of 2 years related experience.

HOURS OF WORK

• 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
• Working hours may vary and applicants must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours.

What We Offer:

• Flexible options for hybrid remote work
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Interactive Employee Wellness Programs
• Extensive Training & Development opportunities
• Introductory Webinars (WHMIS, AODA, Health and Safety)
• Generous Pension Plan through OMERS (part-time and full-time employees are entitled to enroll)
• Onsite Gym
• Staff Lounge

Child welfare is a rewarding career option that enables caring individuals to support the community and make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. As one of the largest CAS’s in the province, we are proud of our ongoing innovation and leadership throughout the sector. Seeing well over 10,000 families a year, Peel CAS has the lowest number of children and youth in care per capita across Canada. 99% of the work we do is with children, youth, and families in their own homes. We are also home to the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE) which is the centralized service in Ontario that supports child welfare organizations on cases involving unresolved immigration, settlement, or border-related issues. In addition, Peel CAS offers extensive programming dedicated to youth success through our Trailblazers Youth Centre, developed and led by youth to access exceptional services and supports to thrive, belong, build life-long connections and position themselves as leaders.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Truth and Reconciliation. We are grateful that our workplace diversity is representative of the communities that we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please contact us at[emailprotected]

Peel Children's Aid Society is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform People & Culture so that we can ensure your equal participation in this process. We are aware of a scam claiming to offer employment on behalf of Peel CAS. Please note that we only contact individuals who have applied for positions posted on our website, and always conduct interviews with selected candidates. We do not contact prospective candidates via text message. Learn more about employment scams.

• Pay Type Hourly