Senior Policy Specialist, National Procurement Strategies (Hybrid/Telework)

Position Title: Senior Policy Specialist, National Procurement Strategies (Hybrid/Telework) Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée) Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing) Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. Unposting Date: 2026-08-19 11:59 PM This is a contract running from Fall to March 31, 2027. This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. Your Role Reporting to the ESG Procurement Advisor, you will play a key role in exploring and structuring our national procurement policies in relation to the "Buy Canadian" implementation initiative. You will influence our purchasing strategies to align them with the reality of our public broadcaster and our strategic commitments (Environmental Sustainability, EDI, Indigenous Relations, Accessibility, and the Fighting Against Forced Labour Act). Key Responsibilities Analysis & Strategy: Assess the impact of the Buy Canadian initiative on our costs, processes, guidelines, and supplier relationships. Tool & Policy Development: Draft and adapt policies, while creating the processes, guides, and training needed for seamless operational implementation. Advisory & Recommendations: Formulate actionable proposals and present recommendations to management and operational teams. Collaboration & Risk Management: Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams while managing risks to ensure a resilient supply chain aligned with ESG objectives. Monitoring: Help measure progress regarding the integration of Canadian value into our procurement processes and financial systems. Your Profile Experience: Minimum of 5 years in policy analysis, strategic procurement advisory, or procurement project management. Core Skills: Strong analytical mindset and ability to synthesize complex concepts into practical tools and recommendations. Writing Expertise: Proven experience drafting policies, procedural documents, and operational process guides. ESG & EDI Awareness: Solid understanding of sustainability, supplier diversity, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles. Key Strengths: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence stakeholders, a solution-oriented mindset, and proficiency with data/office tools (Google Workspace, Excel, presentation software). Languages: Fully bilingual (French and English, spoken and written). Assets: Experience in public procurement, procurement policy management, or trade agreements. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest. Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time

The specialist will analyze and structure national procurement policies to align with the 'Buy Canadian' initiative and strategic commitments like ESG and EDI. They will also draft policies, develop implementation tools, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in policy analysis or strategic procurement and possess strong analytical and writing skills. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with a solid understanding of sustainability and supplier diversity principles.

• Google WorkspaceSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

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• Policy analysis
• Strategic procurement
• Project management
• ESG
• EDI
• Sustainability
• Supplier diversity
• Risk management
• Data analysis
• Google Workspace
• Excel
• Stakeholder management
• Public procurement
• Trade agreements
• Communication
• Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
• Influencing Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Environmental Sustainability
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Policy Development
• Procurement Strategy
• Solution-Oriented
• Policy Management
• Resilience
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Management
• Procurement
• Content Creation
• Creativity
• English Language
• Finance
• Financial Systems
• French Language
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Policy Analysis
• Presentation Software
• Purchasing
• Supplier Diversity
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Writing

• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Procurement Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine