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Hours Per Week

5 X 7 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours
35

Start Date of Position
10/1/2025

End Date (Temporary and Term)

Category
Business, Finance & Admin

Range
$36.13 - $42.51

Status of Position
Permanent Full Time

Position Description
Job posting closes: September 24, 2025, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work-life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list will be 6 months.  Future vacancies will be filled by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to work in Canada legally will be considered.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

Officer, Purchasing

Job Code: 252

Department: Financial Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent ensures that all purchasing activities are carried out in compliance with policy and legal requirements. They assist with public procurement activities as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the preparation of complex bid documents, including Request for Tenders (RFT), Request for Proposals (RFP), etc.
2. Prepare basic bid documents, including Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Standing Offers (RFSO), etc.
3. Coordinate, participate and/or process various purchasing activities, including requisitioning, purchase orders, progress payments, etc.
4. Assist with the administration of annual service and supply contracts.
5. Update and maintain vendor information in the ERP system.
6. Source, develop and maintain vendor/supplier relationships.
7. Communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors/suppliers on purchasing processes.
8. Coordinate delivery schedules, monitor progress and liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
9. Organize and oversee the annual inventory count process.
10. Provide input and maintain relevant policies and procedures, including purchasing policy and procedures.
11. Act as Sr. Procurement Officer as assigned.
12. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
13. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Number of Hires Needed
1

Position Requirements

Working Conditions:

The majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Diploma in Business or Supply Management. Supply Chain Management or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive purchasing experience, complemented by inventory management experience, preferably within the public sector and 6 months of on-the-job training.
• Proven skills working with computerized financial systems software.
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and maintain accuracy under pressure and to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong research, client service orientation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

General office equipment with the ability to operate ERP software programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, etc.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to contact the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email GeorgeAnthony.Lapido@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please get in touch with the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

Employment Contract
YEU Local Y046