Supply Project Manager (equivalent to PG-05, AS-07 and PM-06) (Amended)

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Agency Logistics and Administrative Services Division, Supply Project Manager (SP0357)

Key Activities: 

• Leads project teams and undertakes supply chain management activities for high-value project requirements in accordance with established policies, directives and/or procedures.
• Develops Agency materiel management policies and guidelines and provides advice, guidance and interpretation.
• Monitors Agency activities related to materiel management processes to ensure programs and services are being effectively delivered within the legislative framework governing each business line.
• Develops monitoring frameworks in order to address Agency materiel management performance gaps.
• Provides expert advice and guidance to CRA clients and vendors regarding Administration functions including Mail Services, General Services, Records Management, Storage and Retrieval, Materiel Management, Logistics, and Commodity and Assets Management.
• Negotiates service level agreements and expectations with vendors through the development of detailed business requirements and clear expectations.
• Provides oversight to clients concerns and service delivery challenges through a contractual amendment.
• Develops and delivers tools and training sessions on Administration Directorate business line activities for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinates materiel management data and prepares data analysis to be included in Agency reports for Parliament and Central Agencies including Access to Information and Privacy requests, and Questions Period responses.
• Leads and manages project teams and inter/intra agency/department working groups or components thereof, involved in developing and managing corporate initiatives and requirements; chairs committees related to program/policy/service issues and prepares comprehensive briefings analyses and reports.
• Coordinates projects to identify new business opportunities, assess markets and industries, risks and rewards, and identify materiel management policy needs across the Agency.
• Develops and manages (builds and maintains strong working) relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including other government departments and the private sector) related to the delivery of internal services or programs.

To view the complete work description click here: SP0357

If you cannot access the link, you may contact the email listed at the bottom, citing the requisition number, of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description.

Language Requirements: English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

 

Who can apply

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees working in the National Capital Region (NCR)

OR

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees reporting to Finance and Administration Branch, Administration Directorate 

OR

Federal public service employees in organizations found under Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act, working in the National Capital Region (NCR)

OR eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members

OR individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.

This process will be used to staff most positions in Ottawa, ON. Virtual reporting may be possible, if operational requirements permit.

Applicants from the general public who do not meet the criteria required to apply on this staffing process will not be considered and will not be contacted.

Essential staffing requirements
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

Education

The CRA's minimum education standard for SP jobs requiring knowledge of supply-chain management:

Any degree from a recognized post-secondary institution*

OR

A three-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution* in business administration, commerce, economics, material management, e business, logistics, or other specializations relevant to the position.

*A recognized post-secondary institution is defined as a Canadian public or private institution that is recognized or authorized to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of the provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism.

The institution must be listed in the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Approved alternatives

1.  Accreditation as a procurement specialist by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat or the Purchasing Management Association of Canada or the National Institute of Government Purchasing; or
2. A secondary school diploma or CRA-approved alternative; and three years of experience in procurement or material management.

Whenever the minimum education standard is met, including through an approved alternative, it is met for all SP jobs requiring knowledge of supply chain management within the CRA, unless the position being staffed requires a higher level education than the minimum education standard.

Acquired rights
Acquired rights for SP jobs requiring knowledge of supply-chain management.

Permanent incumbents of positions linked to these jobs, and all federal public service employees of the PG group who, on April 1, 2010, did not meet the minimum education standard are deemed to have met the minimum education standard based on their education, training, and/or experience.

You MUST upload your proof of education in the education section of your candidate profile and attach it to your application. For foreign education credentials, you MUST provide a scanned copy of your International Educational Credential Assessment, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further.

Any of the following documents may be used as proof of education:

• Diploma or degree;
• Official transcript indicating graduation status with a signature and/or school seal; or
• Canadian equivalency for foreign degrees

Experience

You must clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet all the experiences you have acquired.

Experience* in performing research, conducting analysis, and developing recommendations for ***multi-dimensional projects.

AND

Experience* in providing oral and written advice to clients and senior management** in one of the of the following areas of supply chain management or administration services:

Procurement and Contracting
Commodity Management
Asset Management
Life-Cycle Management
Logistics and Transportation
Knowledge and Research
Mail Services
General Services
Records Management
Information Management
Vendor Management
Performance Measurement
Project Management

AND

Experience* in the preparation and presentation of ****comprehensive reports or documents or briefing notes including recommendations to senior management**.

AND

Experience* in leading and managing projects or teams or working groups with a national scope.

*Experience is normally associated with performance of these functions as part of the major job duties for a period of not less than two cumulative years within the last three years.

**Senior management is defined as Director (EX-01) level of higher, Assistant Director or Manager MG-06,  PG-06 level (and equivalent) or higher.

***Multi-dimensional projects is defined as a project that involves extensive planning, multiple phases or deliverables, stakeholders and reporting requirements to multiple levels of management or governance organizations (i.e. Steering Committees and or central oversight committees like Resource Management Committee).

****comprehensive is defined as complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of the topic or subject being presented.

Asset Experience

We may also use the following staffing requirements at the appointment stage. Therefore, please indicate on your application which experiences you have acquired:
 

• Experience* in the development of policies or procedures for Administration functions.
• Experience* in the development of strategies and/or systems for Administration functions.
• Experience* with procurement and contracting.
• Experience* in corporate reporting.
• Experience* in Knowledge and Research Programs.
• Experience* communicating with various stakeholders (external and internal).
• Experience* in commodity management.
• Experience* in assets management and disposal.
• Experience* in preparing written materiels such as briefing notes, communication and training products, business plans, status reports and feasibility studies.
• Experience* in developing implementing and monitoring Service Level Agreements with a third party supplier.
• Experience* as a client developing a statement of work and business requirements/or technical requirements for goods /or services.
• Experience* in conducting stakeholder engagement including process mapping.
• Experience* in developing and monitoring performance measurements
• Experience* in providing oral and written advice to clients and management** in one or more of the of the following areas of supply chain management or administrative services:

    o Procurement and Contracting
    o Commodity Management
    o Asset Management
    o Divestment (Disposal)
    o Materiel Life-Cycle Management
    o Logistics and Transportation
    o Warehouse Management
    o Knowledge and Research
    o Mail Services
    o General Services
    o Records Management
    o Vendor Management
    o Performance Measurement

• Experience* in leading and managing projects or teams or working groups that have a national scope.
• Experience* in supporting activities related to regional materiel and mail services operations.
• Experience* in working in a centre of expertise for records management.
• Experience* in working in warehouse management, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience* in supporting activities related to Agency business transformation initiatives., i.e., Agency's Digital Mailroom project   

*Experience above  may be further defined at the appointment stage according to one or more of the following:

• Complexity (difficulty level of tasks performed)
• Variety (number or specific type of tasks performed)
• Timeframe (period of time during which the experience took place)
• Business lines of the job being staffed (Branch, Directorate, Division, Section and/or workload)

*Experience is normally associated with performance of these functions as part of the major job duties for a period of not less than two cumulative years within the last three years.

**Senior management is defined as Director (EX-01) level of higher, Assistant Director or Manager MG-06,  PG-06 level (and equivalent) or higher.

Essential
The essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

• Performance validation
• Second Language Evaluation (for bilingual positions)

Asset Staffing Requirements

Additional asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and present briefing materiels and recommendations for senior management
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and build networks
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Dependability
• Autonomy
• Interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan, organize and/or monitor
• Knowledge of procurement
• Judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Client service consideration

Additional asset staffing requirements

• Budgetary considerations
• Duration of appointment
• Start date
• Minimize business disruption
• Employment Equity

Results from locally developed assessment tools may be used for appointment; however, they are not portable to other staffing processes.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status. Some positions may require Secret security clearance  
• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to travel

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. To find out more, consult Employment equity, diversity and inclusion at the CRA. We encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.

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