Apply By: Friday, October 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Aircraft Maintenance Supply Officer

Job ID:

235402

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

02040 - Purchasing Officer 1

Salary:

$971.71 - $1,160.42 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring your expert knowledge of procurement to this role where you will be responsible for effective and cost efficient procurement of parts and supplies for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) Branch.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

In this role, you will:

• ensure a streamlined procurement process is in place, adhered to and maintained in the acquisition of all aviation aircraft material purchases
• assist in the development of procurement planning and acquisitions
• ensure standards and requirements for the government of Ontario's guidelines are followed and complied with
• identify and recommend long and short term strategies and tactics are in place to lower total costs of product purchases
• conduct analysis and prepare inventory reports to determine stock parts replacement requirements
• prepare annual cost estimates and maintenance
• consult with management, staff and specialists regarding procurement processes, requirements, specifications, procedures and best practices

What you bring to the team

Procurement experience:

• You have experience using the principles and practices of procurement and financial administration.
• You have knowledge of supply management policies and procedures, such as vendor of record arrangements, competitive and non-competitive buying, vendor qualifications and evaluation requirements.
• You have knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes and fiscal planning, to manage vendor performance and oversee contracts with vendors.

Aviation industry knowledge:

• You have the ability to follow regulations and industry standards, to anticipate impacts on operations in regards to aircraft being unserviceable financially.

• You have the ability to follow aviation store procedures, records retention requirements, age control and certification of aircraft parts and the guidelines governing the trade-in of inventory.

You possess or have the ability to acquire knowledge about:

• the aviation industry in Canada, North America and Europe and the trends impacting availability or cost in the provision of services.
• the Canadian Aviation Regulations, as applicable to the procurement and use of aircraft parts and repair/overhaul of aircraft components.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have well developed communication, consultation and interpersonal skills to respond to queries and explain in specific detail, product specifications or contract requirements.
• You have interpersonal skills to consult/liaise with internal and external clients.
• You have written communication skills, to prepare complex correspondence/ documentation related to procurement activities including reports for ministry senior management.

Relationship management and consultation skills:

• You can consult and advise management and their staff on complex proposals/quotations and ensure that they are complete, clear and adhere to policies.
• You can liaise with tact and sensitivity and ensure confidentiality with vendors/agencies and staff/managers.

Analytical skills:

• You have proven analytical skills to assess quotations and tender submissions and make recommendations where efficiencies and direct/indirect cost savings may be achieved.
• You have work experience to perform post contract evaluations, create and maintain audit ready procurement records.
• You can read and interpret technical schematics and drawings.

Computer proficiency:

• You are proficient in using computers, common office productivity software and procurement applications.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 475 Airport Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-235402/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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