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BC Local Government Job Posting Service
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Regular Full-Time
Job ID#24018R
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture is dedicated to building healthy individuals, families and communities. NVRC offers a wide range of recreation and cultural programs and services to residents of all ages and abilities.
WHY WORK FOR US?
You will be an integral part of our dedicated staff team who continually strive to make a difference in the recreational and cultural lives of North Vancouver residents. NVRC values employees, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
ABOUT YOU
Reporting to the Financial Services Officer, and working closely with the Manager, Finance, you are a team player who is reliable, responsive to customer needs and excellent at building relationships. You are courteous, effective in dealing with external organizations, enjoy working with a diverse group of people, and embrace change and challenges.
You will be responsible for administrating the preparation and processing of tenders, requests for quotation and proposals, and contracts; making recommendations regarding bid selection; monitoring annual service and supply contracts; ensuring adherence to contract provisions; administering and maintaining the purchasing card program; taking the lead for the procurement of one or more specific commodities as a member of the Lower Mainland Purchasing Group; processing requisitions and purchase orders; liaising with user departments on the development of specifications and evaluation criteria; assisting with the annual property insurance renewal, the year-end audit and the disposition of assets; managing the custodianship of petty cash.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in purchasing, preferably at least Year 1 of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Program, plus sound related experience in purchasing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.You have strong experience working with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and ERP systems (preferably JD Edwards), have strong communication skills and have effective time management and organizational skills.A valid British Columbia Driver's Licence is required.
This is a regular full-time position for 35 hours per week. The pay for this unionized position starts at $36.08 and ranges to $42.45 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include dental, extended health, and life insurance coverage, 3 weeks paid annual vacation, opportunity to participate in an earned day off program for an additional 15 days annually, participation in Municipal Pension Plan, and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program.
All candidates are required to submit a Police Information Check as a condition of employment.
Closing Date: May 20, 2024
APPLY ONLINE AT: https://nvrc.peopleadmin.ca/postings/2350
We thank you for your interest in employment with North Vancouver Recreation and Culture and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $36.08 to $42.45 Hour
