Procurement Specialist

Discover Nanaimo One of the oldest cities on Canada’s west coast, Nanaimo is a growing, liveable urban center that still retains its historic charm. Nestled between mountains and ocean on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a short ferry ride from Metro Vancouver and a 90-minute drive from Victoria. Nanaimo is truly an exceptional community that is home to Vancouver Island University and is rich in parks, recreational, cultural and social facilities.

Position overview

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent, full-time Procurement Specialist. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Purchasing, the incumbent purchases a wide range of supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and services for City departments. This includes reviewing purchase orders, preparing bid and tender documents, sourcing vendors, requests for bids, procurement, analyzing bids, and recommending awards. The Procurement Specialist performs administrative duties related to procurement, purchasing and inventory of City of Nanaimo assets.
Qualifications

Applicants must have a Diploma in Business Administration from a recognized educational institution or a professional certification from a recognized supply chain institution, as well as a minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is required.

Additional information
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 40-hour work week, subject to the Section 1(d) – Probationary Period as set forth in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $42.34 and increases to $44.57 after 60 working days (January 2025 rates).


Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or verification of their educational credentials.


To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter (in .docx or PDF file format) to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca Reference to the specific competition 25-127 by the application deadline.



Publication date
Friday, October 10, 2025



Deadline for submitting applications
Friday, November 7, 2025
4:30 pm

Contact information
Human resources
City of Nanaimo
2^{Second abbreviation} Floor, 455 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6
Phone: (250) 755-4406

For detailed information about this position and for more information about our community, please visit our website at https://www.nanaimo.ca.


The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values ​​diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for this role and require accommodation within the recruitment process, we will be happy to discuss how best to meet your needs.