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Procurement Specialist The

City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full time Procurement Specialist. Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Procurement, the incumbent procures a wide variety of supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and services for City departments. This involves reviewing requisitions, preparing tender and bid documents, vendor sourcing, bid solicitations, procurement, analysis of bids, and award recommendation.

The Procurement

Specialist performs administrative duties related to procurement, purchasing, and inventory of City of Nanaimo assets. Applicants must have a diploma in Business Administration from a recognized educational institution or professional certification from a recognized supply chain institution, along with 4 years’ purchasing experience.



A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 40-hour work week, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $44.03, increasing to $46.35 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates). Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

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