Specialist, Procurement

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $47.14/hr, Max = $54.66/hr

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location:

Head Office

Division:
Legislative & Property Services

Business unit:
Procurement

Travel: 0%

Hybrid Work:
Yes

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well‑being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

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How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Specialist, Procurement leads the end‑to‑end procurement processes and activities for high value and complex projects and activities that require a high degree of procurement expertise. The Specialist will provide guidance and advisory services in aligning procurement strategy and practices with operational priorities to drive effectiveness and results.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads complex and high value end to end procurement activities in alignment with policies, procedures and related governance
• Provides subject matter expert guidance and advice on procurement legislation, policies, and best practices to internal stakeholders
• Prepares and develops complex procurement documents such as Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Request for Information, involving establishing evaluation criteria, specifications and terms and conditions
• Reviews and evaluates procurement submissions for compliance and facilitates consensus among evaluation teams on award recommendations
• Collaborates with stakeholders and supports Legal and Risk Management with the development of contracts and related documents necessary for procurement
• Leads the planning and delivery of debriefing sessions with client groups
• Oversees procurement system administration, quality assurance, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and support decision‑making
• Conducts compliance audits on a regular basis developing mitigation strategies to address gaps
• Drives continuous improvement and innovation through enhanced procurement programs, sustainable sourcing, and use of new technologies
• Contributes to organizational capability building by developing procurement templates, procedures, and leading organization‑wide training

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Procurement or a related field
• One (1) of the following designations or actively pursuing (requirement to achieve full designation within 18 months):
  • Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL)
  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP‑CPP)
  • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

Experience

• 4+ years of procurement experience purchasing experience, including formal tendering and contracting experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Experience in reviewing, planning and preparing bid, RFQ or RFP documents
• Experience providing strategic advice on procurement, contracting and contract management
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience effectively with tact and courtesy
• Able to self‑manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Demonstrates responsive to internal and external customer requests and needs
• Understanding of ERP and procurement administration and data accuracy
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS…