About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for understanding and adhering to the GNWT procurement policies and procedures, and the NWT Business Incentive Policy, and for communicating these requirements to the end users, as needed. The Purchasing Officer is also responsible for purchasing medical and office supplies and services on a daily basis, including researching vendors and source of supply, determining and recommending substitutions to end users as required, and ensuring proper documentation and signing authority approval is in place to validate the use of NTHSSA funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain functions and principles.
- Skilled in prioritization and time management, including managing a large volume of work.
- Ability to interpret policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with GNWT procurement requirements.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a High School Diploma combined with two years of relevant purchasing experience and having completed purchasing courses. OR
- Certification in Supply Chain Management and 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience
- Procurement-to-Pay environment and an understanding of associated roles and processes
- Purchasing and replenishing supplies and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of shipping and receiving
- Monitoring and updating financial systems
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for understanding and adhering to the GNWT procurement policies and procedures, and the NWT Business Incentive Policy, and for communicating these requirements to the end users, as needed. The Purchasing Officer is also responsible for purchasing medical and office supplies and services on a daily basis, including researching vendors and source of supply, determining and recommending substitutions to end users as required, and ensuring proper documentation and signing authority approval is in place to validate the use of NTHSSA funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain functions and principles.
- Skilled in prioritization and time management, including managing a large volume of work.
- Ability to interpret policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with GNWT procurement requirements.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a High School Diploma combined with two years of relevant purchasing experience and having completed purchasing courses. OR
- Certification in Supply Chain Management and 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience
- Procurement-to-Pay environment and an understanding of associated roles and processes
- Purchasing and replenishing supplies and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of shipping and receiving
- Monitoring and updating financial systems
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.