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- Professional and
Administrative Positions
- Purchasing
and Supply
Minimum Education
Standard:
A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives. NOTE: Acceptable
experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the
group is required when the education qualification specified for
the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or PSC
approved alternatives.
Materiel
Management Officer
Materiel Management Officers at NRCan may be required to:
- Advise clients
within the organization on material management and contracting policies,
legislation, regulations and practices; discuss and resolve procurement
issues with central agencies and management
- Discuss with and
advise clients on the preparation of procurement documentation and on
the development of related evaluation criteria
- Coordinate procurement;
process documents through the automated/non automated systems and processes
- Control materials,
assets and warehouse inventories through automated system tracking of
codes, transfers and disposals
- Negotiate contracts
with private sector suppliers and contractors, evaluate proposals and
select or recommend suppliers
- Contact Public
Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to explain product/contract
specifications; obtain favourable delivery terms, and resolve problems
related to quality control, deadlines and procedures
- Supervise unit
support staff; manage budget.
- A Manager in
this position may also be required to:
- Discuss, provide
advice, and assess the current and projected long-term material
management requirements related to major capital projects and day-to-day
operations; advise on the application of material management policies,
legislation, regulations and practices
- Control the
flow of material and the organization's fleet, assets and warehouse
inventories through automated system
- Manage the
unit staff and control budgets.
Materiel
Management Analyst/Advisor
Materiel Management Analysts/Advisors at NRCan may be required to:
- Implement materiel
identification and cataloguing systems, codes, practices, assets management
techniques, and other technology; administer asset control systems to
track materiel assets, and recommend disposal or write-off
- Provide advice
on the application of materiel management policies, legislation, regulations
and practices emanating from central agencies and from the department
- Assist in the design
and development of an automated system to facilitate delegation to others
- Liaise with clients
to understand their existing and emerging materiel management requirements
- Develop materiels
and deliver training modules in response to needs
- Advise on, conduct
and troubleshoot procurement activities for clients
- Track government
and private sector issues and developments in materiel management operations;
develop contracting options and recommendations aimed at enhancing automated
systems and delegated authorities
- Analyze existing
and emerging procurement and materiel management requirements; recommend
changes or enhancements to automated systems, policies, guidelines and
practices
- Organize and implement
a monitoring and review program and activities to assess the effectiveness
of the department's automated procurement and materiel control system;
identify problem areas, detect discrepancies and define training requirements
- Negotiate procurement
contracts with suppliers; represent the interests of the department
in dealings with central agencies
- Assign duties to
subordinate staff.
Specialized
Materiel Assets Manager
Specialized Materiel Assets Managers at NRCan may be required to:
- Plan and manage
staff and operations in the areas of warehousing, transportation, maintenance,
repair and shipping of equipment, financial administration, computer
network functions, fleet management and site/office facilities
- Develop plans and
strategies for the storage and transportation of scientific, survey,
survival, camping, off-road vehicles, outboard motors and inflatable
boats
- Negotiate contracts
with suppliers, airlines, trucking companies and outfitters, for the
maintenance and repair of hundreds of mechanical components, and for
the shipping of goods to remote locations
- Organize, coordinate
and conduct feasibility trials for the evaluations of new equipment
and systems
- Design and oversee
the development of an inventory system, an electronic ordering system
and instruction manuals
- Formulate recommendations
for the establishment of systems and procedures, the acquisition of
equipment, and the scheduling of expeditions; advise committees on field
support and long-term planning
- Study past experiences
of field expeditions; research developments and trends in survival gear
and rations to advise on the planning and logistics of future expeditions
- Respond to requirements
for communication components, firearms and scientific tools used in
the field
- Coordinate departmental
input to the Coast Guard and Northern Transportation logistics support
for Northern Sealift operations
- Assure conformance
to all quality assurance procedures within ISO.
Procurement
and Contracting Services - Manager
Procurement and Contracting Services - Managers at NRCan may be required
to:
- Plan, organize
and direct the development, implementation, dissemination, monitoring
and evaluation of departmental strategic and business priorities and
plans, policies, procedures, systems and services
- Provide advice,
guidance and interpretation on central agency directives and guidelines
related to the assigned contracting and procurement portfolio and associated
issues to departmental officials and clients
- Determine the acceptable
level of financial risk exposure and present alternative methods and
processes; develop/establish policies and strategic direction
- Manage the provision
of operational and technical support and advisory services in acquisition
planning, procurement, contract management, assets and inventory management
and asset disposal
- Mediate, negotiate
and resolve major contractual, procurement or supply management issues
with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) officials and/or
suppliers
- Lead or participate
on committees addressing strategic contracting and procurement policy
issues, initiatives and operations and on central agency committees
- Explore new means
of providing services and ensure that the department's needs are being
met, problems are identified and resolved
- Prepare and provide
reports, briefings, statistical forecasts, Treasury Board submissions
and other documentation on contracting and procurement requirements
and activities
- Manage human resources.
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