Job Board Title:
Summer Intern - Procurement Services

Post Date
3/10/2025

Expiration Date
4/9/2025

Details:

Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

 

Position Overview

The Purchasing Intern is responsible for providing support and confidential services to maintain efficient operations in the Procurement Services department. The Intern summer student will be responsible for assisting Procurement staff with various projects, including:

• Reviewing and drafting internal processes, templates and forms
• Supporting and coordinating Procurement records and archives
• Other projects/duties as assigned, which could include support across the contract management team

The Purchasing Intern will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced purchasing environment and will support the Procurement Policy team through coordinating projects and help develop procurement efficiencies as and when required.

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada as a student
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Legal Administration, Supply Chain or Business Programs
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, coupled with effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Employer:
City of Vaughan
Contact:
Jenny Arnott

Address:
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON., L6A 1T1

Work Phone:
9058328585

Email:
humanresources@vaughan.ca

Website:
https://cityofvaughan.njoyn.com/cl4/xweb/xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVleQxpdDVBzYC4lLkAuJF4ETFJUFk9Kd2BaaVUuLiUuQC4kXiZMW1p%2BB3leXERuWUFtemNxcEMYGhJWSXNhF3U%3D&chk=ZVpaShM%3D&clid=74035&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J