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Hours Per Week

5 X 7 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours
35

Start Date of Position
12/8/2025

End Date (Temporary and Term)

Category
Business, Finance & Admin

Range
$45.65 - $53.71

Status of Position
Permanent Full Time

Position Description
Job posting closes: November 27, 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

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

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

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 candidates eligible to work legally in Canada will be considered.

Officer, Sr. Procurement

Job Code: 215
Department: Financial Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent coordinates, prepares, monitors, and maintains procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide research, administrative, and technical support to staff in the procurement of goods and services, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information and compliance with governing legislation, policies, and procedures.
2. Provide support in preparation, processing and maintenance of procurement instruments in accordance with internal controls and relevant legislation. Conduct initial needs assessment and determination relating to the use of tenders, RFP, RFQ, local purchase orders, etc.
3. Coordinate, participate and/or process various procurement activities, including bid openings, change orders, security deposits, progress payments, contracts, etc.
4. Assist with the administration of annual service and supply contracts.
5. Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
6. Maintain the procurement computerized system.
7. Liaise with suppliers and staff on matters relating to procurement, internal controls and relevant legislation.
8. Coordinate delivery schedules, monitor progress and liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
9. Coordinate asset disposals from a financial perspective.
10. Provide input and maintain relevant policies and procedures, including the contract administration manual and procurement templates.
11. Maintain electronic and manual procurement records. Maintain and update the procurement section on the City’s website.  
12. Act as Supervisor, Accounts Payable and Procurement as assigned.
13. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
14. 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:

• Degree in Business Administration plus Supply Chain Management designation. 
• 5 years’ progressive procurement experience with a focus on contract administration and 6 months of on-the-job training.
• Proven skills working with computerized financial systems software.
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritization, and multitasking 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 reach out to 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 or 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 for applications are available at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions about this posting, please contact the recruiter at Careers@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, current licenses/certifications/education that meet the position requirements. Candidates selected to continue the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

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