Job Description

Competition # : 46167
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: xe2x80x8b10-Jun-25 xe2x80x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Procurement is a division of the Department of Service Nova Scotia (SNS) that manages major procurements for departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. The role of Procurement is to ensure an open and fair process that maximizes competition and supports the environment, economy, and society to obtain the best value. We provide the knowledge and expertise required to guide government as it seeks unique, creative, sustainable procurement solutions for complex business needs.
Procurement is changing as a function within the enterprise and as a profession. Our vision is to be the leader in government procurement service delivery, and we will achieve this through integrating an innovative approach in all procurement efforts, resulting in:
xc2xb7 responsible management of public resources.
xc2xb7 clear client focus.
xc2xb7 optimized sourcing solutions; and
xc2xb7 transparency, compliance, and sustainability accountability to our colleagues and customers.
What is Procurement?
This role is focused on procurement and is not considered a supply chain or logistics position. Procurement is defined as the activities involved in establishing requirements, sourcing activities (RFx), market research, and negotiation of contracts to acquire products or services. Moreover, procurement exists to explore supply market opportunities and to implement sourcing strategies that deliver the best possible outcome to the organization, its stakeholders, and Nova Scotia overall.
About Our Opportunity
As the Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for and/or contribute to the strategic sourcing and category management processes relating to an Information Technology / Digital (IT Digital) management category. Our team is seeking to assist in making Nova Scotia a Digital leader by investing in technology to provide positive client experiences and service excellence. We are instrumental in assisting our clients to improve digital services with innovative ideas to improve business processes and eliminate waste.
The position requires a sound knowledge of the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy, Canadian contract and tendering laws plus all relevant acts, regulations, and trade agreements as they pertain to the Canadian public entity procurement environment.
Primary Accountabilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the total end to end procurement process for IT Digital goods and services, as it relates to significant business initiatives. The role includes, but is not limited to:
xc2xb7 supporting and/or leading fair, open and transparent strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement, and contract management activities.
xc2xb7 identifying opportunities to achieve sustainable cost savings through stakeholder engagement, spend analytics, category market intelligence, etc.
xc2xb7 providing advice, leadership and consultation regarding supply market trends, sourcing methodologies, leading procurement practices, cost savings opportunities, and sourcing performance progress.
xc2xb7 assisting with negotiations of major Government contracts and initiatives.
xc2xb7 provide direction to Government and the private sector on complex issues of procurement, contracting, negotiation and business relationships.
xc2xb7 Advise clients on vendor disputes by providing information and recommendations on dispute resolution.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of directly related procurement experience including leading RFx through the full procurement cycle, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
You must have the following skills or work experience:

• Demonstrated end-to-end previous experience in RFx (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) development and process (Specifically this includes writing of solicitation, specification review and development, Best Value evaluation process, negotiations, contract language/drafting, and award).
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Experience in project management
• Interpersonal and creativity skills with a high degree of diplomacy in providing advice and guidance to senior management, as well as being effective to address/resolve vendor and client complaints and queries.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks and disputes that could result in legal action or have the potential to create the perception of distrust in the Procurement Process.
• Managing and facilitating meetings, confidently with both stakeholders and vendor industry (in-person and virtually).
• Adapting rapidly to changing circumstances and environments.
• Advanced demonstrable time management and organizational skills
• Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite especially Teams, Excel and Word

The following would be considered assets:

• Completion or partial completion of Certification/Training such as PSPP, SCMP or PMP
• Experience in Contract Management and Vendor performance management
• Experience and knowledge of Digital related goods and services procurement
• Experience in public procurement; and
• Experience with SAP (procurement modules) and SAP Ariba and SharePoint

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Additional Information
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Halifax.
What We Offer
xc2xb7 Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless career paths
Department Specific Flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.