Procurement Specialist (Operations)

Who Can Apply?: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range $109,219 - $141,984 Employment Status Continuing Flexible Work Option Hybrid (2 days/week) Term Length Security Level: Top Secret Language Requirement Bilingual Mandatory Closing Date 03/09/2026 Country Canada This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. ** While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement. ** We have 2 exciting opportunities in the National Service Region (NSR)! The Procurement Specialist (Operations) coordinates and tracks procurement planning activities, manages procurement risks and researches innovative ways to manage procurements for all programs throughout the region. The incumbent provides guidance and advice to Contract Services service line staff within the region. The incumbent manages the Client-Partner relationship and develops creative solutions, and also focuses on quality and timeliness of deliverables. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all inclusive: Primary Provide advice on all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements Coordinate, implement and track procurement planning activities for all programs with regional and site staff Lead, participate in and promote procurement planning with the Client-Partners Negotiate procurement approaches and performance measures with the Client-Partners for all programs Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts within delegated authority Make recommendations on the initiation and award of contracts exceeding delegated authority Ensure all contracting activities are carried out in an ethical and transparent manner to facilitate access, and ensure competition and best value Research innovative procedures (e.g. process improvements, procurement techniques for unique requirements) Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations Manage risk Other Support the Regional Service Line Leader, Contract Services, in coaching and mentoring service line staff Help create strategies for complex procurements Other duties as assigned Skills General and Specific Knowledge Construction, engineering, architecture and/or environmental services Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement DCC and Client-Partner procurement processes and procedures Government policies and trade agreements Project and risk management principles Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience Minimum: university degree in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences or related field with eight years’ relevant experience in construction, procurement and/or environment, or the equivalent Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Apply project and risk management techniques Demonstrate leadership DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with occasional travel Check Out Your Benefits Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary. Your Package Includes Health and Wellness 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans Home and Family Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home Leave and Retirement Public-service pension Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance. DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process . Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening . Required The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to: criminal record checks reference checks previous employment open source checks credit/financial status DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace! Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements. At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] .

The Procurement Specialist coordinates procurement planning, manages risks, and researches innovative procurement methods for regional programs. They provide expert guidance to staff and manage client-partner relationships to ensure quality and timely deliverables.

Requires a university degree in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field with eight years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance and possess bilingual English/French capabilities.

• Annual sick leave • Health and dental premiums • Wellness allowance • Mental health services • Paramedical coverage • Virtual health care • Health care spending account • Accidental-death insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity and parental leave top-up • Work from home allowance • Public-service pension • Vacation and paid-leave plans • Travel benefits coverage

• LeadershipPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement Planning
• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Construction Procurement
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Government Policies
• Trade Agreements
• Environmental Services Procurement
• Engineering Procurement
• Architecture Procurement
• Ethical Procurement
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Bilingualism
• Budgeting

• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level