Procurement Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)
Competition # : 47376
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Nov-25 (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 ensures an open, fair process that maximizes competition and delivers best value, while supporting environmental, economic, and societal goals. We provide expert guidance to government departments and NSHA in developing creative, sustainable procurement solutions for complex needs.
What is Procurement?
Procurement encompasses activities such as establishing requirements, conducting market research, sourcing, and negotiating contracts to acquire products or services. This role is focused on procurement and is not considered a supply chain or logistics position. Our function is to explore supply market opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that achieve the best outcomes for our organization, stakeholders, and the province of Nova Scotia.
About Our Opportunity
The IT/Digital Procurement team manages the full procurement process for IT/Digital goods and services, supporting strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management for significant business initiatives. The team plays a key role in advancing Nova Scotia’s digital leadership by investing in technology for positive client experiences and service excellence. Additionally, the team supports the NSHA IM/IT group in delivering integrated clinical information management and IT support across the healthcare continuum.
As Procurement Specialist, you will contribute to supporting Nova Scotia’s digital transformation by investing in technology and improving business processes. 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:
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- Lead or support strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management.
- Identify cost savings through stakeholder engagement, analytics, and market intelligence.
- Advise on supply market trends, sourcing methodologies, and performance.
- Assist with major contract negotiations.
- Provide direction on procurement, contracting, negotiation, and business relationships.
- Advise on vendor disputes and recommend resolutions.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you hold:
- Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of procurement experience, including leading RFx through the full cycle, or equivalent training/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, project management, interpersonal, and creativity skills.
- Ability to effectively manage risks, resolve disputes diplomatically, and confidently facilitate meetings.
- Adaptability, time management, and organizational skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, 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
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, Nova Scotia.
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.
- 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.
