In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date2025-03-25

Job GradePIPSC-3

Pay Range$107,682 - $135,272

Job SummaryAre you willing to learn how to apply your skills within the aviation industry and ready to join a team where your passion for driving transformation initiatives and commitment to green practices can truly shine? At NAV CANADA, were not just about business; were about making a positive impact on the world around us by driving initiatives that will contribute to a sustainable aviation industry. As a part of our dynamic team, youll have the opportunity to spearhead exciting projects that push boundaries and drive innovation. From implementing sustainable practices to supporting the acquisition and implementation of state-of-the-art air navigation solutions, your contributions will not only shape the success of our organization but also leave a lasting mark on the planet. Join us in our mission to lead the way in both business excellence and environmental stewardship. Lets make a difference together. Sound like the role for you? Keep reading to learn more!

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Flexible work arrangements

• Diverse and inclusive workforce

 Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Organizing and conducting sourcing, and cost-effective procurement approaches towards the purchase of a wide range of goods, services and software and licensing, the development of tender/contracting documents including proposals.

• Negotiating complex contracts within delegated authority in accordance with NAV CANADA regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

• Drafting/ recommending and implementing procurement, contract strategies, and guidelines in order to assist in guiding departmental operational and business decision-making, in accordance with NAV CANADA departmental plans and strategic goals and objectives.

• Performing as a subject matter expert in the current industry best practices in contracting and procurement trends and other intelligence gathering exercises and initiate steps towards continuous improvement of procurement tools, documents, forms, policies, and processes.

• Planning and leading the conduct of client needs surveys, the analysis of findings, and the provision of advice, guidance, awareness presentations and training to management and staff on regulatory and policy requirements, plans, strategies, options, and procurement/contracting and materiel management approaches, and on associated costs, benefits, and risks of various approaches to meet current, evolving, long-term and special needs, and ensure prudent spending of Company funds.  

• Planning and conducting supplier performance reviews, and monitoring exercises to ensure or improve on price, delivery/service, key performance indicators and quality of procurement driven supplier solutions. 

• Identifying impacts on the quality, transparency, and consistency of program operations; required changes to policies, procedures, systems, as well as new/additional training, educational awareness, and other interventions.

• Recommending corrective/remedial action plans; and establishing benchmarks, standards and lessons learned, to ensure open and transparent contracting and procurement process, and adherence to Company policies, regulations, and guidelines.

• Developing plans, strategies, and mechanisms to identify and evaluate potential sources of product and services supply; to develop and nurture professional relations with suppliers and communicating policies and procedures to allow for the smooth acquisition of products and services from NAV CANADA’s supply base. 

• Participating in pre-tender briefings with prospective contractors/suppliers and in post-tender debriefings with unsuccessful bidders.

Job Requirements

 Education:

• Post-secondary studies in the field of Procurement and / or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Completed principle courses and seminars from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), demonstrating a strong understanding of supply chain principles.

Experience:

• Experience working with internal and external customers on a daily basis, including cross functional working groups.

• Experience managing the development, administration, negotiation, and monitoring of contractual agreements with a focus on software.

• Experience having visibility across the contracting function with an understanding of mutual impacts of process aligned teams.

• Experience working with ERP systems; in particular, procurement modules.

• Contract Development techniques and basic Contract and Procurement Law.

• Experience with ISO 9001; in particular an understanding of quality management principles and methodologies.

• Experience in advising internal stakeholders on best practices relating to procurement in software and licensing.

• Procurement experience in the Aviation Industry will also be considered.

• RFP Development and Evaluation techniques.

• Experience creating reports for senior management including the analysis of information and recommendations.

• Experience negotiating the purchase of products and services based on specific customer defined requirements.

• Experience supporting software licensing agreements, including SaaS & Subscriptions, IT Services and Cloud base solutions.

Knowledge:

• Broad knowledge of contract law, complex contract terms and conditions, taxation, insurance, and risk management principles.

• Extensive knowledge of contract management, procurement and materiel management theories, principles, professional standards (ISO 9001), and strategic sourcing.

• Knowledge of trends, developments, evolving best practices, and initiatives (e.g. e-commerce/e-procurement, spend management, supply chain management, commodity management, alternate form of delivery).

• Knowledge of research and analytical techniques and methods, and those for utilizing systems, tools, software applications and associated peripherals in the conduct of the work.

• Knowledge of software license reviews and contracting and software development contracting.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to take a strong contract enforcement position on behalf of the company when appropriate: including consultation, negotiation, representation, presentation, and dispute resolution methods and techniques. Ability to communicate with senior management, recognize and identify areas of potential vulnerability and potential impacts.

• Ability to understand client needs and proceeding to acquire all the related products and services in a competitive environment while keeping in compliance with NAV CANADA’s procurement policies.  

Personal Suitability:

• Organization Skills to enable the ability to work on multiple complex, high risk files at the same time.

• Excellent customer service skills (providing advisory, consultative and training services to a stakeholder community).

• Research and analytical techniques and methods, and those for utilizing systems, tools, software applications and associated peripherals in the conduct of the work.

Working conditions: This position is based at Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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