Join us at Ottawa Community Housing, where we are more than a home to about 33,000 tenants across approximately 15,500 homes. As Ottawa's largest social and affordable housing provider, ranking second largest in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada, we're committed to enhancing tenant well-being through partnerships with local service providers and support agencies. At OCH, diversity and equal opportunities are at the core of our workplace culture. We strive to mirror the vibrant communities of our city and have been honoured as the National Capital Region's Top Employer every year since 2018.

We provide opportunities to positively impact your community in multiple ways. Recognizing that our employees are the cornerstone of our organization, we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work options, professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, and more .

OCH is currently seeking a dedicatedProcurement Officertowork with a broad range of client groups to enable the timely and strategic procurement of goods and services. Under the guidance of the Director, Strategic Sourcing and Risk Management, theProcurement Officerwill enable stakeholders to identify procurement requirements and implements procurement strategies and plans to obtain best value for money.

Procurement Officer with OCH:

As a Procurement Officer,you will be a key player in the procurement of goods and services with a broad range of stakeholders.including OCH staff and tenants, contractors, and suppliers, which is crucial to help create a better life for our tenants and/or communities.

As a Procurement Officer, some of the things you will do include:

Works with a broad range of client groups to identify procurement requirements and assess opportunities and risk

Recommends the optimal method of procurement based on user requirements and estimated expenditures

Ensures that procurement activities are timely and comply with policies, procedures, statutory requirements and budgetary constraints

Drafts and implements Request for Proposal, Request for Qualification,



Request for Tender, Request for Expression of Interest and other procurement related documents

Supports stakeholders in development and implementation of evaluation criteria

Coordinates procurement related activities (e.g. advertising, posting, closing, and managing bid documents)

Drafts contracts for services and supplies ensuring appropriate content and alignment with procurement objectives

Supports the development of OCH practices related to contract management, including key performance indicators, the documentation of contract performance and dispute resolution

Collaborates with client groups to resolve contractor performance issues, actively participating with contractors on dispute resolution

Monitors spending and drafts change notices when required

Monitors the renewal dates of standing offer agreements and service contracts

Advises stakeholders of lead time required to obtain products or services and makes alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries

Maintains current knowledge of pricing trends, changes, restrictions, or any other variables that could affect corporate interests

Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery

Performs work in accordance with applicable health, safety and privacy legislation, policies and procedures, and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to area of work

As a Procurement Officer, you can look forward to:

Meaningful work that improves tenant lives through safe, reliable housing

The opportunity to help build stronger, more inclusive communities across Ottawa

A role with a purpose-driven, award-winning housing organization

Career growth through training, mentorship, and development





Competitive compensation with a Total Rewards package and pension to support your health, wellbeing, and family

Relevant post-secondary education, such as purchasing management, supply chain management, or other relevant discipline

Minimum three (3) years of related experience in procurement

Certified Professional Purchaser, Ontario Public Buyers Association, Supply Chain Management Association, or Purchasing Management Association of Canada) is an asset

Procurement management, including the planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, administration and performance management

Contract administration and performance measurement practices

Familiarity with legal terminology and a sound understanding of contract development and management

Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database applications and other standard corporate software

Understanding of the values, vision and mission of Ottawa Community Housing and a commitment to support those objectives

Must be familiar with all applicable statutory requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to area of work

Facilitation skills and an ability to engage with staff at all levels within the organization, including senior management

Ability to understand, interpret and draft tender documentation and contracts

Proven analytic abilities, including the ability to define problems and recommend creative solutions

Ability to write clearly, professionally and organize written material effectively

Ability to analyze data and identify patterns

Proficient in the use of information technology such as mobile devices and computer systems and software in the performance of work

Oral fluency and reading and writing abilities in English is required

Oral fluency and reading and writing abilities in French is an asset

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) hybrid position with on-site attendance as required.

OCH is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities.

📌 Purchasing Agent Full Time (Ottawa)
🏢 Ottawa Community Housing
📍 Ottawa