Senior Procurement Specialist

Opportunity

Building Ontario Fund is hiring a full-time Senior Procurement Specialist to join its team in Toronto. This is a live vacancy.

Role purpose

This role is responsible for steering procurement activity for Building Ontario Fund, along with related reporting and contract management work. The position must ensure all activities follow applicable government requirements and support strong accountability and prudent use of public funds.

Core responsibilities

• Manage procurement work from start to finish, including preparing RFPs, RFQs and related documents, running competitive sourcing processes, reviewing submissions, and helping finalize and execute contracts.
• Support supplier onboarding, vendor relationships, and ongoing performance tracking so that delivery remains aligned with contract obligations and BOF expectations.
• Make sure procurement activity follows the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive and BOF’s internal rules, while identifying and reducing procurement risk.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and program teams to align procurement approaches with operational requirements and strategic goals.
• Work with business areas to identify and resolve issues tied to corporate procurement processes and procedures.
• Interpret procurement policies for BOF staff and provide practical guidance to support consistent compliance with internal and external standards, including consideration of risk, cost, benefits, and implementation impact.
• Prepare supporting materials such as briefing notes, Board-related documents, and presentation content for policy creation or updates.
• Carry out quantitative and qualitative research, including scans of other jurisdictions and the operating environment, to assess procurement issues and help shape policy options.
• Create communication plans to share new or revised procurement policies across the organization, develop supporting resources, and lead or participate in stakeholder information sessions.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that monitor spending, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Help develop, implement, and continuously improve BOF’s procurement frameworks, policies, standards, and processes to strengthen accountability and responsible fiscal stewardship.
• Coach and support junior members of the procurement team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. A supply chain or public procurement certification such as SCMP is preferred but not mandatory.

At least five years of experience in corporate or third-party advisory procurement execution is required, including contract management, reporting, dashboard maintenance, and briefing senior leadership.

Experience working under the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive or another broader public sector procurement framework is needed. Background in public sector procurement is an asset, and experience with eProcurement platforms and contract management systems is also preferred.

Skills and capabilities

The role calls for strong knowledge of the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive and/or the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, along with confident presentation abilities for stakeholder sessions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to present analysis and recommendations clearly in writing and speaking.

Applicants should be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team. The role also requires the ability to condense complex information, turn ideas into workable policy options, and use Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Work environment

The office is located at 79 Wellington Street W in Toronto, close to Union Station and surrounded by dining and transit options. As part of the Ontario Public Service, employees are expected to work onsite five days per week.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for qualified candidates is CA$96,000 to CA$120,000.

Benefits include a defined-benefit pension through the Ontario Public Service Pension Plan with inflation protection, early retirement options, survivor benefits, and employer matching at approximately 1:1, equal to about 9-11% of salary in long-term value.

Health and wellness coverage starts on day one and includes health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance for employees and dependents, with all premiums paid by BOF and no annual deductibles or upgrade fees. Additional perks include a $750 annual Health Care Spending Account, optional extra life/AD&D/critical illness coverage, discounted gym membership options, an Employee Assistance Program, pregnancy and parental leave top-up, 4 weeks of vacation, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days per year, and up to 124 additional sick-leave days paid at 75% of salary.

Application process and additional information

Current BOF employees are asked to email their resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca. Only candidates selected for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection will be based on technical ability, relevant background, and, where needed, educational or professional credentials.

BOF is committed to accessible recruitment and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who request support during the process. Applicants may reach out through the organization’s website or by email at HR@buildingonfund.ca.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to BOF’s workplace culture. Applications from people of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed, and hiring is based on merit.

BOF also notes that artificial intelligence may be used to assist with documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.