Req ID: 177645
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: SCO Procurement CEH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-May-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procurement activities in a centralized service including inventory, non-inventory goods and services. Assists with supply/service contract management for facilities and agencies as directed by the Procurement Manager according to established procurement policies.
A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- Two (2) year post-secondary program in Business or equivalent required
- SCMA Certificate or an acceptable combination of education and experience would be considered an asset
- Advanced working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Working knowledge of SAP operating system preferred
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Willingness to learn new computer programming
- Travel to various sites may be required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment Full-time (100%) position, 70 hours bi-weekly
- Beginning in May 2024, with an expected end date of June 30, 2027
*Dates are approximate and may be subject to change
Compensation and Incentives
$25.42 - $29.47 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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