Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work setting
Private sector
Tasks
Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Negotiate offers from suppliers
Consult with suppliers
Hire, train and supervise staff
Review quotations
Determine contract terms and conditions
Establish delivery schedules
Monitor progress of delivery schedules
Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
Supervision
3-4 people
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Word
Electronic mail
MS Access
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
Security and safety
Bondable
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Time management
Flexibility
Ability to multitask
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for mature workers
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
