Manager of Procurement

Regular Full-Time ($103,812.80 - $119,064.40 annually – 2024 Rates)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.

Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree- lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

Join Team Oak Bay in the exciting, newly created role of Manager of Procurement. This is a unique opportunity to lead the District's purchasing function, directly impacting our ability to secure optimal value and mitigate risk. You'll take ownership of all procurement activities, from developing key policies and overseeing tenders to driving cost-reduction initiatives. If you're passionate about making a significant difference through enhanced efficiency and sound financial stewardship, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services and Asset Management, the Manager of Procurement oversees and manages the District’s procurement function, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, bylaws, trade agreements and other legislation. This position ensures the District receives the best value possible for its goods and service purchases and dispositions and minimizes procurement risk.

Our ideal candidate has a Diploma or a Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline, certification as a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) Certificate, or other related formal procurement designation/training, plus a minimum of five (5) years’ of recent experience in public procurement at a senior level including designing, developing, and implementing best practice sourcing and leading complex procurement projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and a Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License are also required.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, including remote work with onsite visits as required, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

We want to hear from you if you are qualified and thrive on the challenges this position has to offer. Please apply in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on July 16, 2025, with a resume and cover letter to: oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at www.oakbay.ca/careers, which outlines, in more detail, the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.

Job Description

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 5 years or more