Junior Buyer Job at City of Barrie
Posted:
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Job Number:
PC
-22-73
Job Type:
Permanent
Full-time, Union
Position Closing Date:
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Purchasing, the Junior Buyer position liaises with various City Departments to coordinate and facilitate the procurement process for entry-level procurement requests in accordance with applicable regulations, legislation, industry best practices, City policies and procedures, and the City’s Procurement By-law. Specifically, this position collaborates with City Departments to facilitate and prepare procurement documents, such as Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotation, Requests for Information, Requests for Prequalification, and Expressions of Interest; reviews, summarizes, and analyzes bid submissions; and participates in and/or processes awards in accordance with the Procurement By-law. Additionally, this position provides advice and guidance to City Departments throughout the purchasing and/or procurement lifecycle. Lastly, this position assists in administering the City’s purchase order system, which involves reviewing purchase order requisition requests submitted by City Departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved budgets, City policies and procedures, and the City’s Purchasing By-law, and actions follow-up, as required. Overall, this position plays an integral role in facilitating and coordinating the procurement and/or purchase of goods and/or services in an efficient and effective way with a focus on best value in accordance with applicable City by-laws, policies, and process.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture
- Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Computer literacy utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software (specifically Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access, FIS, PO System)
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, organizational/coordinating, research, problem-solving, communication, public relations, customer services and multi-tasking/work prioritization skills
- Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client services environment; build co-operative/collaborating working relationships and internal and external alliances; and to champion corporate programs/initiatives, mission and values of the City
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
- Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Location: 56 Mulcaster St., Barrie, Ontario.
- Please note, the City has recently launched a Hybrid Work Program Procedure that may allow a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet the eligibility requirements.
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2022 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 5
- Yearly Salary: $55,546.40 to $66,521.00 per year
- Hourly Pay Rate: $30.52 to $36.55 per hour
Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s
Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps.
- Position Equivalency Code: D
Please note that verification of educational credentials will be required from the preferred candidate prior to an employment offer.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing
HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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