Sp-08 - Senior Supply Business Analyst (Equivalent To Pg-04, As-05 & Pm-05)

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About The Job

The CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA’s actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion, and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.

We encourage you to complete the EE Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.

CRA’s National EE Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments over six months made through this process.

Key Activities

Procurement and contracting

• Goods and tax programs’ services;
• Coordinates contracting and material management business line data and provides information in preparation for CRA reports for Parliament and Central Agencies including Access to Information and Privacy requests and Question Period responses;
• Provides expert contracting and material management advice and guidance to CRA clients and vendors;
• Information technology
• Manages project teams and inter/intra agency/department working groups or components thereof, involved in developing and managing clients’ requirements; chairs committees related to clients’ requirements and prepares related comprehensive briefings analysis and reports; and
• Monitors CRA activities related to materiel management and supply service processes to ensure programs and services are being effectively delivered within the respective contractual agreement.
• Leads and undertakes procurement and contracting activities for complex requirements on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), in accordance with CRA’s corporate policy instruments, and national and international trade agreements within one of the following commodity groups:
• Professional services;

Language requirements: English essential, Bilingual imperative BBB

Any pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

To view the complete work description click here: SP0358

If you cannot access the link, you may contact the person/email listed at the bottom of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description.

Come work for the CRA, one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

To apply

Who Can Apply

Canadian citizens and permanent residents residing in Canada.

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members

Please note that this process may be used to staff positions located in the National Capital Region (NCR). Positions may be open to virtual reporting subject to operational requirements.

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in (NCR) only. If you are a candidate from the general public, you are responsable to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process.

AND

Individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.

Essential Staffing Requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

Education

The CRA’s minimum education standard for Service and program group jobs requiring knowledge of supply-chain management:

Any degree from a recognized post-secondary institution*; or

A three year diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution* in business administration, commerce, economics, materiel management, e‑business, logistics, or other specializations relevant to the position.

• A recognized post-secondary institution is defined as a Canadian public or private institution that is recognized or authorized to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of the provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism.

The institution must be listed in the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

"Candidates with foreign education credentials must have their education confirmed by a recognized credential assessment service, please visit the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials website at www.cicic.ca

Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate."

Acquired rights

Acquired rights for SP jobs requiring knowledge of supply-chain management.

Permanent incumbents of positions linked to these jobs, and all federal public service employees of the procurement (PG) group who, on April 1, 2010, did not meet the minimum education standard are deemed to have met the minimum education standard based on their education, training, and/or experience.

Note

You must upload your education credentials in the education section of your candidate profile and submit all required documents by the closing date and time of this poster. Failure to do so can result in your application not being considered further. Only official documents with the seal of the institution will be accepted, as such mark(s) transcripts will not be accepted.

Experience

You must clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet all of the five experiences listed below.

• Involved in assessing and resolving bid evaluation issues;
• Containing an e-catalogue component.
• Awarding and managing contractual agreements for goods and services.
• Developing solicitations or contractual documents, including statements of work and evaluation framework/criteria;
• Experience* in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and policies with respect to procurement and contracting.
• Involved in the establishment of point-rated evaluation criteria;
• Experience* in providing oral and written advice and recommendations to clients or management in the area of procurement and contracting.
• Experience* in performing the following five contracting activities for complex** procurement files:
• Those subject to national or international trade agreements;
• Required negotiation to resolve contractual issues;
• A complex file is defined as 4 or more of the following:
• Evaluating proposals or negotiating terms and conditions with vendors; and
• Experience* in performing research, conducting analysis, analyzing risk, developing recommendations for the procurement of a commodity or for a program or both.
• Issuing solicitations or contractual documents using electronic tendering system in accordance with procurement policies;
• Planning a procurement process and preparing procurement plans and approval documents;
• Involved in resolving contract performance issues;
• Involved in negotiation of non-standard terms and conditions;
• Experience is normally associated with performance of these functions as part of the major job duties accomplished for a period of not less than 36 cumulative months in the last 5 years.
• Involved in multi-year contractual arrangements;
• Involved in evaluation/selection based on price and technical criteria;

The applicant must provide the name and contact information of a supervisor and client who can validate the provided information.

The applicant must also provide a resume that clearly defines all of the experiences listed above. Failure to submit your resume before the closing time and date will result in your application being screened out.

• You must clearly demonstrate that you have experience*** using the following:
• Experience is normally associated with performance of these functions as part of the major job duties for a period of not less than 12 cumulative months within the last three years.
• MS Office products – version 2016 or higher

Asset Staffing Requirements

Additional staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

You will be notified in advance of any requirements to be evaluated.

• Completion of the certification program for the federal procurement and materiel management communities.
• Completion of a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program accredited by the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA).

Additional Asset Staffing Requirements

• Budgetary considerations
• Minimize business disruption
• Using the procurement module of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool such as PeopleSoft or SAP, Ariba or Fieldglass or similar cloud procurement software.
• Additional education or training
• Start date
• Employment Equity
• Qualifications
• Duration of appointment
• Specific experience

Results from locally developed assessment tools may be used for appointment; however, they are not portable to other staffing processes. Due to COVID-19, assessment may be conducted virtually, over the phone, reference check, written exam, interview.

Assessment

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. All information will be kept confidential.

For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.

Conditions of employment

Reliability/Security : Reliability Status, Secret

Valid Delegation of procurement authorities.

Please note that those who do not have the delegation will need to successfully complete the process and be granted this authority normally within 1 year.

Want to know more?

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

Information regarding the status of your application will be communicated via the candidate profile on the CRA Careers site. We strongly encourage you to verify the email address attached to your profile and to check your messages regularly for any updates.

Contact

Email address: [email protected]