Senior Purchasing Officer

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Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Located in Hay River, the Senior Purchasing Officer reports directly to the Manager of Purchasing and Distribution. The Senior Purchasing Officer is the primary purchaser of liquor, cannabis and liquor and cannabis related products in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and is the frontline contact for the NTLCC¿s contract operated liquor stores along with all private cannabis stores in the NWT.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, skills and understanding of purchasing, transportation, and inventory management, in a complex regulatory environment.

Experience and knowledge of general conventional purchasing standards and principles.

Computer skills including database management applications, inventory management, word processing, spread sheets and electronic mail.

Organizational and time management skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, and to work independently. The ability to work under stressful conditions during periods of extreme workloads and to meet critical deadlines.

Typically attained by

Grade 12 Diploma with five years¿ experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Inventory Control.

Equivalencies may include

Certificate in a supply chain management, procurement, or Business Administration with 4 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Inventory Control

Diploma in a supply chain management, procurement, or Business Administration with 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Inventory Control

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Hay River HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE

HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1

Tel (867) 875-8086

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28288

Closing Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538.

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