Opportunities

Salary Information

CG34 - $59,004.40 - $65,720.20 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, the Procurement Officer III independently manages competitive procurement processes and administers contracts in accordance with applicable public procurement legislation, trade agreements, and institutional policies.

The position provides professional procurement advice to departments and external partners and ensures procurement activities are compliant, transparent, and appropriately documented.

Competitive Procurement Administration:

• Leads competitive procurement processes from planning through contract award in accordance with public procurement legislation and trade agreements. This includes: preparing and posting documents, online public bid openings, reviewing and evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders or contracts, and answering questions from suppliers.
• Processes requisitions above established financial thresholds (e.g., $10,000 CAD) in accordance with policy.
• Posts procurement opportunities and award notices on designated electronic tendering platforms (e.g., MERX or equivalent public procurement systems).

Contract Administration:

• Administers contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure compliance with contractual terms, legislation, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates contract renewals and extensions for multi-year agreements.
• Works with legal services, project managers, and end users to ensure agreements meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Provides supplier debriefings following competitive procurement processes, as requested.

Compliance, Reporting, and Governance:

• Ensures procurement activities comply with applicable public procurement legislation, trade agreements, and internal policies.
• Prepares required reports for oversight bodies (e.g., Public Procurement Agency or equivalent authority), including exception reports, change order reporting, and annual procurement reporting.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and documentation to support audit and transparency requirements.
• Supports purchasing processes in accordance with institutional policy.
• Monitors and manages procurement communications (e.g., open call submissions and inquiries).

Advisory and Stakeholder Support:

• Advises departments and external partners on procurement legislation, trade agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Provides guidance to procurement staff on legislative requirements and best practices.
• Responds to inquiries related to requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Works collaboratively with Accounting, Finance, and Budgeting teams to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies.
• Recommends updates to procurement policies and procedures to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Business Administration, or related field (equivalencies will be considered).
• Experience in purchasing and procurement activities, including competitive bid processes and contract administration in a regulated environment. 
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation, or equivalent (asset). 

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing activities and regulations.
• Knowledge of contract administration practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and legislation.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to resolve issues or disputes. 

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office or Headquarters - Stephenville.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie Rideout, Selection Board Chair, by email at stephanie.rideout@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!