Procurement Officer - Material Management - Regular

Position: Procurement Officer - Material Management - Regular Full-Time
Location: Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Procurement Officer - Material Management

Requisition Number  :  PROCU
002895

Posted :
July 7, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations
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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT , CAN

Description
Regular Full-Time position – (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L04 level with an hourly pay range of $32.22 to $40.77

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager, Material Management, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day procurement of supplies and services as well as helping to manage inventory for the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC). This position will procure medical and business supplies, services and equipment using various methods (purchase orders, existing contracts, credit card and petty cash) and is responsible to ensure the proper financial coding and signing authority are in place.

The incumbent will research product(s) and shipping options (Logistics) and liaise/coordinate with vendors as appropriate. The Procurement Officer is also responsible for the accurate input of data and management of documentation related to daily purchasing activities.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

Knowledge of procurement/purchasing principles, practices and methods

Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices

Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures

Solid knowledge of research skills particularly related to sourcing products and services

Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and practices

Knowledge and understanding of CSA standards & Medical Device Licensing

Strong written and oral interpersonal and communications skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Excellent computer skills – Internet purchasing on line, Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work independently and within a team

Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work load

Ability to work in a cross cultural environment

The successful applicant will have successfully completed Grade 12 or G.E.D; have two to three (2-3) years’ experience in an office environment, experience providing procurement and material management services; a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing procurement and material management services in an institutional setting; have a certificate in a procurement course through the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or willingness and ability to work towards obtaining same within two (2) years of hire, and a valid class 5 Drivers license with clean driver’s abstract.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. Strong knowledge of Meditech would be desired.

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