- Job ID: SUPP-PT-24/25-041
- Location: Brockville, Hybrid, or Fully Remote within Ontario
- Deadline: July 23, 2024
- Job Type: Support
- Start Date: Immediately
- Position End Date: January 31, 2025
- Department: Finance
- Positions: 1
POSITION Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement Services, with the functional guidance of the College partners. The incumbent provides procurement support to Academic Divisions, Facilities Maintenance, IT and Corporate departments.
The incumbent liaises with College partners and ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives (BPS) and all Government regulations and legislations.
Responsibilities include entering requisitions, stage and source approved Purchase Orders, and track / close PO’s after final payment into PeopleSoft (Finance). Follow up on acquisitions (delivery, customs receipt), verifying accuracy of invoicing, tracking expenditures within budget limits, reviewing departmental transaction logs. Prepare and collect quotations from suppliers as requested by partners. Prepare return documentation (RGA) for incorrect shipments, damaged goods or quality issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 1-year certificate in Office Administration, Business, Purchasing, or related.
A minimum of 2 years experience supporting the requisitioning of goods and services, as well as procurement requests.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Willing to obtain the Principals of Effective Public Purchasing certification from the Ontario Public Buyers Association
- Ability to identify errors in a requisition or purchase order
- Ability to educate clients on the proper purchasing policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Utilize excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
The successful incumbent will have the ability to choose in-person (Brockville), hybrid, or fully remote (within Ontario) work location.
SALARY AND TERMS:
- Support Group: Pay Band E
- Hours per week: 35
- Start Rate: $27.81/hour
- Position End Date: January 31, 2025
- Posted Date: July 10, 2024
- Closing Date: July 23, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
Documents
How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.
THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.
St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.