Opportunities

Salary Information

HL20 - $70,726.00 - $91,743.29 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services. 
• Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and the College's procurement policies, procedures, and legislative reporting requirements. 
• Manage the procurement process, including requisitioning, Requests for Quotes (RFQs), tendering, contract development, and contract administration. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems. 
• Identify and implement enhancements to procurement processes to support operational efficiency and service delivery. 
• Oversee the operations of the College bookstore, including inventory planning, purchasing, stock management, and sales performance. 
• Review and approve bookstore purchases, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, costing, pricing, and profit margins. 
• Monitor inventory turnover, coordinate inventory counts, and review returns, shrinkage, and obsolete stock reports. 
• Ensure adequate inventory is available to meet student and program requirements prior to each academic term. 
• Analyze and monitor bookstore sales activity and operational performance to maximize efficiency and return. 
• Provide leadership in financial management, budgeting, human resource management, strategic planning, and staff supervision within the Purchasing and Bookstore functions. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation is an asset.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience managing procurement processes, including tenders, Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and contract negotiations. 
• Experience using procurement, inventory, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight. 
• Experience managing people, projects, resources or operational activities. 
• Experience with inventory control, retail operations, or bookstore management would be considered an asset. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and public-sector procurement best practices. 
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze financial information and apply sound budgeting, forecasting, and reporting practices.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement operational efficiencies.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.   
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Bay St. George Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sarah Gaudon, Selection Board Chair, by email at sarah.gaudon@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!