Purchasing Administrative Assistant Trainee

Become a Purchasing Administrative Assistant Trainee with Nasittuq in Ottawa, ON, and gain essential procurement skills through the ITDP program. This full-time role combines practical training with formal education for career growth.

Nasittuq Corporation is seeking beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, or Inuvialuit land claim groups for an 18-month training program. You will support the purchasing team, manage administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication between departments and vendors. It’s an excellent opportunity to build a foundation for permanent employment available upon program completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry of purchasing documents accurately

• Maintain organized digital filing systems for vendor correspondence

• Enter and track purchase orders in Oracle and Maximo

• Monitor open purchase orders and resolve discrepancies

• Liaise with vendors for order confirmations and issue resolutions

Requirements:

• Beneficiary status in Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, or Inuvialuit groups required

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Adaptable to cross-cultural work environments

• Knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset

This role offers training in procurement processes tailored for those aligned with Inuit land claim priorities.
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