Senior Procurement Officer - FTT (Major Projects)
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
Responsibilities Performs a variety of duties involving major expenditures, high value, long term or unique goods and services, in an efficient and economical manner, as part of the Strategic Sourcing department.
Implements and administers large multiphase supply and service agreements.
Evaluates existing suppliers and qualifies potential suppliers. Locates, analyses and selects sources of supply and products.
Advises SCBCTA management on supplier and product selection, purchasing policies and procedures.
Ensures the application of the correct duties, freight and brokerage fees on imported and exported goods.
Directs the Procurement Officers, Contracts Coordinators and Purchasing Assistants in the processing of requisitions and standing order renewals; assigns, checks and maintains flow of work and provides technical direction and guidance to department staff engaged in performing similar and related work.
Participates in the development of purchasing systems and, on a day-to-day basis, ensures their maintenance and control.
Follows up and resolves purchasing problems.
Disposes of obsolete goods and scrap material. Liaises with peers in other government corporations and agencies.
Education Qualifications Requires completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of 2 years post-secondary education in Business Administration, including standard Office tools (word processing and spreadsheet software) and courses in Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Communication, Economics, Marketing and Organizational Behaviour, or equivalent coursework
Experience Requires four (4) years prior experience in progressively responsible buying positions, preferably in a public sector environment, covering all phases of the buying process, including drafting tender (and solicitation) and contract documents and applying professional ethical standards. Up to six (6) months experience in the position to understand, apply, and advise on SCBCTA purchasing policies and procedures, become familiar with the public transit industry, sources of goods and services, including vendor performance, and the needs of capital projects.
Other Information This role will be focused on civil and construction related projects and a strong knowledge of this industry is key for success in this role.
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
This is a full-time temporary position with an approximate end date of October 28, 2026.
Work Designation Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay Salary $8,236.33 - $9,896.62 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: June 23, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Senior Procurement Officer - FTT (Major Projects)
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
Responsibilities Performs a variety of duties involving major expenditures, high value, long term or unique goods and services, in an efficient and economical manner, as part of the Strategic Sourcing department.
Implements and administers large multiphase supply and service agreements.
Evaluates existing suppliers and qualifies potential suppliers. Locates, analyses and selects sources of supply and products.
Advises SCBCTA management on supplier and product selection, purchasing policies and procedures.
Ensures the application of the correct duties, freight and brokerage fees on imported and exported goods.
Directs the Procurement Officers, Contracts Coordinators and Purchasing Assistants in the processing of requisitions and standing order renewals; assigns, checks and maintains flow of work and provides technical direction and guidance to department staff engaged in performing similar and related work.
Participates in the development of purchasing systems and, on a day-to-day basis, ensures their maintenance and control.
Follows up and resolves purchasing problems.
Disposes of obsolete goods and scrap material. Liaises with peers in other government corporations and agencies.
Education Qualifications Requires completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of 2 years post-secondary education in Business Administration, including standard Office tools (word processing and spreadsheet software) and courses in Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Communication, Economics, Marketing and Organizational Behaviour, or equivalent coursework
Experience Requires four (4) years prior experience in progressively responsible buying positions, preferably in a public sector environment, covering all phases of the buying process, including drafting tender (and solicitation) and contract documents and applying professional ethical standards. Up to six (6) months experience in the position to understand, apply, and advise on SCBCTA purchasing policies and procedures, become familiar with the public transit industry, sources of goods and services, including vendor performance, and the needs of capital projects.
Other Information This role will be focused on civil and construction related projects and a strong knowledge of this industry is key for success in this role.
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
This is a full-time temporary position with an approximate end date of October 28, 2026.
Work Designation Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay Salary $8,236.33 - $9,896.62 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: June 23, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.