Intermediate Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer

National Defence- Royal Canadian Airforce

Closing date:August 27, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Location

Cold Lake(Alberta)

Salary

$70,030 to $79,954

Level

PG-02

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visitNational Defence .

Duties The successful candidate will provide procurement and administrative support services to military and civilian clients at 4 Wing Cold Lake while supporting the PG-04 Wing Procurement Manager in the delivery of procurement services across the Wing.

Primary duties include assisting clients with the procurement of goods and services, establishing and managing Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements, preparing procurement documentation, coordinating approvals, maintaining procurement records, monitoring requests throughout the procurement process, and providing guidance on established policies and procedures. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Government of Canada and Department of National Defence policies. Given the operational nature of the Wing, the position supports a fast-paced environment where flying operations and mission requirements often drive priorities and timelines.A typical day may involve responding to client inquiries, reviewing procurement requests for completeness, and working directly with clients to develop and refine procurement documentation, including Statements of Work, Bases of Payment, Mandatory Criteria, and other solicitation and contract documents. The incumbent will establish Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements to support recurring requirements, liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, track procurement actions, maintain electronic records, and assist the PG-04 Wing Procurement Manager with procurement planning and workload management. Employees can expect a dynamic work environment where priorities may shift quickly to support operational and training requirements associated with one of Canada's busiest fighter wings.The position is located at 4 Wing Cold Lake, one of Canada's largest and busiest operational air force bases and home to Canada's fighter force. Cold Lake offers a welcoming community, affordable housing, short commute times, and exceptional recreational opportunities. In addition, employees and their eligible dependants receive complimentary membership to the JJ Parr Sports Centre (JJPAR), which provides access to a fully equipped fitness centre, swimming pool, skating rink, squash courts, and a variety of recreational and wellness programs. Combined with excellent outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping, hiking, golfing, and snowmobiling, Cold Lake offers an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike while contributing to an important national defence mission.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada's mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You'll enjoy:

- A career among a agile and dedicated team.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 4 days each week, or 80% of their regular schedule.



Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.

Intent of the process The purpose of this process is to staff 3 (three) English Essential PG-02 positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Cold Lake, Alberta.A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled

3

Operational Requirements

- Willing and able to work overtime, as required.

Depending on the position being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Note: To support an efficient assessment process, essential experience criteria may be evaluated sequentially, one criterion at a time. Candidates must meet each criterion being assessed in order to proceed to the evaluation of subsequent criteria. Candidates who do not meet the criterion under review will be screened out of the process.

It is the responsibility of candidates to carefully review the requirements and to ensure their application clearly demonstrates how each experience criterion is met.

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

EDUCATION

ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
- Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
- Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the PG classification.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the PG classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Note 2: Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the PG classification is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

EXPERIENCE

- EX1. Experience coordinating requests or providing client service support related to operational, procurement, materiel management, or administrative activities.
- EX2. Experience managing information to support operational activities, compliance requirements, or the delivery of goods and services.
- EX3.



Experience supporting or conducting procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods or services, such as preparing requisitions, obtaining quotes, monitoring purchase requests, or coordinating purchases.
- EX4. Experience supporting contract administration activities, such as preparing contract documentation, monitoring contract files, processing amendments, maintaining contract records, or assisting with solicitation and evaluation processes.

COMPETENCIES

- C1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- C2. Thinking Things Through
- C3. Working Effectively with Others
- C4. Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
- C5. Communication.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.

ASSET EXPERIENCE

- AEX1. Experience working in Materiel Management.
- AEX2. Experience interpreting and applying Procurement and Materiel Management policies or directives.
- AEX3. Experience in providing guidance or updates to management or clients on purchasing and materiel management activities.
- AEX4. Experience in procurement activities such as preparing purchase requisitions, creating Statements of Work (SOW), or communicating with suppliers.
- AEX5. Experience administering contracts or supply arrangements, including resolving issues or reviewing Statements of Work (SOW).
- AEX6. Experience using data gathering and analysis techniques to support operational activities and to define and document client and data requirements.
- AEX7. Experience using contracting, procurement, or materiel management systems and databases, such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS), CanadaBuys, Contract Data Management System (CDMS), or Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement App (SOSA).
- AEX8. Experience working in contracting or procurement within a government environment.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities.We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.htmlAs means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Intermediate Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer (Cold Lake)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Cold Lake