Sustainable Procurement Summer Student and Indigenous Summer Student Opportunity- Canada Summer Jobs

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Sustainable Procurement Summer Student for a 4-month temporary position starting in May 2025. This role is for students in relevant post-secondary programs and involves maintaining data, compiling reports, and assisting with sustainable procurement initiatives. Preference is given to Indigenous applicants. The position requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on social equity and environmental responsibility.
1 temporary full-time positions for 4 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a business, social development, sustainability studies, engineering, arts or related post-secondary diploma or degree program, commencing in May 2025

The City of Edmonton is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. In alignment with our guiding frameworks, The Indigenous Framework and The Art of Inclusion, we are committed to the journey of reconciliation, and will continue identifying and removing the systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous people in gaining employment with the City of Edmonton and creating career development opportunities for Indigenous employees. As part of this commitment, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. If you are Indigenous, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

The Corporate Procurement and Supply Services (CPSS) Branch serves an essential function for City Operations. We facilitate the acquisition of products, services and equipment, balance client requirements with corporate risk, and support environmentally socially responsible procurement. We aim to achieve the best overall value for the corporation. This award-winning team is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and creative student to join them.

Reporting to the Sustainable Procurement Lead, this position will receive an overview of Sustainable procurement activities performed by the City of Edmonton and assist in implementing the City’s Sustainable Procurement program.

As a part of the team, you will:
• Maintain Sustainable Procurement data using Google Workspace applications and SAP Ariba
• Compile data and use analytical skills to generate comprehensive reports
• Support the preparation of documentation to support business process analysis, redesign, and implementation activities (i.e. project plans; presentations; environmental scans, and evaluation assessments)
• Support the preparation of documentation or graphics to support change management processes
• Undertake project work, under supervision, relating to knowledge management, environmental scanning or other related areas
• Provide client departments and suppliers with information on Sustainable procurement policies and procedures
• Participate in meetings and projects
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications
• Current enrollment full-time at a post-secondary institution, in a business, social development, sustainability studies, engineering, arts, or related diploma or degree program, and returning to school in the Fall
• Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent programs

Assets:
• Experience working or volunteering with Indigenous people, projects or communities
• Experience working or volunteering with organizations that support under represented or equity seeking individuals
• Experience using or referencing procurement and/or inventory management concepts and techniques
• Experience with SAP Ariba

Skills Required for Success:
• Problem-solving abilities, including critical thinking and planning skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Knowledge of social equity and environmental responsibility as it relates to sustainable procurement
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:
• As part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary degree program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City
• This position will be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

Note: This position may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program provided by Service Canada or other sources of funding.
• Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Canada Summer Jobs supports program objectives of helping young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, to transition to the labour market. Priority will be given to applications from candidates who self-identify as:
• Youth with disabilities,
• Black and other racialized youth,
• Indigenous youth, and
• 2SLGBTQI+ youth

NOTE: Successful candidates may be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the funder partner that could include:
• Currently being enrolled and returning to school or a Post -Secondary Institution in the fall,
• Applicants must be Metis, First Nation or Inuit,
• New hires will be required to register with our identified funding partners

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $21.008 - $26.737 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: JY/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
Classification Title: Student Professional
Posting Date: Mar 03, 2025
Closing Date: Mar 16, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Student Position Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Century Place, 8th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3