Procurement Specialist, IT Digital Category (Program Admin Officer 3)
Competition # : 48329
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 16-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
SNS-Procurement is evolving to become an ethical leader in government procurement service delivery. We are committed to:
- Responsible management of public resources
- Strong client focus
- Optimized sourcing solutions
- Transparency, compliance, and sustainable accountability
Our team delivers open and fair procurement processes that maximize competition and achieve best value, while supporting environmental, economic, and societal goals. We provide expert guidance to government departments and Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) to develop creative, sustainable procurement solutions for complex needs.
What is Procurement?
Procurement includes establishing requirements, conducting market research, sourcing, and negotiating contracts to acquire goods or services. This role is focused on public procurement and is not a supply chain or logistics position. Our function is to implement sourcing strategies that achieve the best outcomes for our organization, stakeholders, and the Province of Nova Scotia.
About Our Opportunity
The Information Technology/Digital Procurement team manages end-to-end procurement for IT/Digital goods and services, supporting strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management for major business initiatives. The team helps advance Nova Scotia’s digital leadership by enabling technology investments that improve client experience and service delivery. We also support NSHA IM/IT (Information Management and Technology) in providing integrated clinical information management and IT services across the healthcare continuum.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will support Nova Scotia’s digital transformation by delivering procurements that enable technology solutions and improved business processes.
This role requires sound knowledge of the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy, Canadian contract and tendering law, and applicable legislation, regulations, and trade agreements relevant to public-sector procurement.
Primary Accountabilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end procurement process for IT/Digital goods and services in support of significant business initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
· Leading or supporting strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management
· Identifying cost-savings opportunities through stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and market intelligence
· Advising stakeholders on sourcing approaches, supply-market trends and supplier performance
· Supporting major contract negotiations
· Providing guidance on procurement strategy, contracting, negotiation, and vendor relationships
· Managing vendor issues and disputes, and recommending resolutions
Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree, plus five (5) years of procurement experience, including leading RFx through the full cycle, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
· Demonstrated end-to-end experience leading RFx (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), including drafting solicitations, reviewing/developing specifications, conducting Best Value evaluations, negotiating, drafting contract language, and awarding contracts.
· Advanced critical thinking, project management, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage risk, resolve disputes diplomatically, and confidently facilitate meetings.
· Strong adaptability, time management, and organizational skills.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word).
The following would be considered assets
· Completion or partial completion of relevant certifications/training (e.g., PSPP, SCMP, PMP)
· Experience in contract management and vendor performance management
· Experience procuring digital/IT-related goods and services
· Experience in public-sector procurement
· Experience with SAP (procurement modules), SAP Ariba, and SharePoint
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 Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 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: Benefits for government employees.
Additional Information
This is a permanent full-time position based in Halifax.
What We Offer
- 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.
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,805.63 - $3,410.48 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.
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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.
