New Posting - YVR

The Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Contracts Clerk in the Supply Management Department. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support around the purchasing and contracting of major capital construction projects.


Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing documents and administering tenders, requests for proposal (RFP) , and price inquiry competitions
• Preparing contract documents, change orders, and consulting agreements
• Assisting and guiding project teams on contracting procedures
• Entering expenditures of awarded contracts, agreements, etc., into the asset management system
• Preparing internal and external correspondence
• Obtaining and reviewing quotes
• Preparing, reviewing, and following up on purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Preparing and maintaining logs for contracts, change orders, agreements, amendments, and purchase orders
• Keeping track of drawings and specifications for use in contracts, tenders, and purchase orders
• Ensuring that contract administration files are maintained in a clear, auditable manner

Key qualifications include:
• Completion of a two to three year post-secondary, technical or community college Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Engineering Technology
• Demonstrated experience in the purchasing and contracting field, including proven knowledge of the tendering/RFP process
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills with a willingness to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); knowledge of Maximo and Oracle

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.  Please forward a resume and covering letter, quoting reference no. 12-23-12 in your cover letter using our online application system at http://www.yvr.ca/ or, direct link: http://www.yvr.ca/en/about/careers.aspx

Application deadline: June 24, 2012