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We’re looking for a dynamic Policy Analyst to join our Barrier Analysis and Reduction team! Your experiences will help us to achieve the following:
Role
- Support the development and implementation of an action plan based on the results of OSME’s Study of Barriers to Federal Procurement – 2018
Key activities
- Identify best international and domestic practices addressing the identified issues in the 2018 SME study
- Identify key internal and external stakeholders, establish and coordinate an interdepartmental working group
- Develop an action plan for the reduction of the barriers identified in the 2018 SME Study, including:
- Metrics to determine effectiveness of the recommended action plan measures
- Stakeholder engagement strategy for implementing recommendations
- Proposed governance for the implementation of the action plan
Education
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology, Statistics or Social Sciences
Areas of knowledge
- Economic theory (particularly macro and micro economics, statistical trend analysis and performance measurement)
- GC programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development
- Knowledge of the theory of using public procurement to support entrepreneurship
Skills and abilities
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills (verbally and in writing)
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Bilingual
Operational requirements
- Reliability status security clearance
- Conflict of Interest and Post Employment Declaration
- Position is located in downtown Ottawa; paid relocation is not available
Contact:
Alison Campbell, Senior Director
Supplier Engagement and Regional Coordination, OSME
[email protected]
Exchange opportunity with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
We’re looking for a dynamic Policy Analyst to join the Supplier Engagement Advisory Services team! Your experiences will help us to achieve the following:
Role
- Lead engagement and consultation activities with key stakeholders to help design inclusive procurement initiatives
- Support the review of procurement strategies to help procurement professionals
- Understand barriers to procurement faced by smaller businesses including underrepresented groups
- Develop inclusive procurement sourcing strategies and solicitation documentation
Key activities
- Develop sourcing strategies that reduce barriers
- Organize and implement stakeholder consultation activities
- Gather and analyze input received from stakeholders consultations
- Lead or participate in working groups to bring forward concerns raised by smaller businesses including underrepresented groups
- Contribute to the redesign of service delivery offerings
Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology, Statistics or Social Sciences
Areas of knowledge
- Experience with federal procurement (understanding the procurement process)
- Understanding barriers to procurement faced by underrepresented business communities
- Experience leading working groups
Skills and abilities
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills (verbally and in writing)
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Bilingual
Operational requirements
- Reliability status security clearance
- Conflict of Interest and Post Employment Declaration
- Position is located in downtown Ottawa; paid relocation is not available
Contact:
Alison Campbell, Senior Director
Supplier Engagement and Regional Coordination, OSME
[email protected]
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