Purchasing Assistant

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Job Description

Overview

We're looking for a temporary (18 month) Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing Services team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the administrative duties in support of the procurement function and process.

Your responsibilities will include the administration of the competitive bid process, creation of purchase orders, contracts, provider profiles, invoice matching and validation, and monitoring of workflow.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.'s workers' compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

What you'll do

Prepare and distribute contracts and other duties as assigned for contract compliance under the direction of Purchasing Officers and in accordance with the Purchasing Services policy
Review notes, process requests and purchase orders, prioritize and evaluate requests based on due dates and urgency
Administer and facilitate processes and tasks for the Claims Management System (CMS) HIBC (Health Insurance BC) and Non HIBC payee and practitioner profiles by creating, updating and maintaining profiles to facilitate invoice matching and validation
Process, administer and monitor the volume of tasks in queues to ensure timely processing and re-direction of workflow to assigned desks
Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external clients
Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking .

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

Identify, prioritize, and schedule multiple and concurrent tasks, both independently and as part of a team, in an environment of changing priorities and deadlines
Provide quality customer service in a timely manner while exhibiting diplomacy and professionalism
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, external service providers, management and work teams in a confident, objective and diplomatic manner
Analyze information, anticipate problems/opportunities, assess available information and use sound judgement in taking appropriate action

Your background and experience

Completion of Grade 12
A minimum of 12 months Procurement or related experience
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to perform arithmetic calculations accurately

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

Consent to a criminal record check
Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes

Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you start

Salary: $31.03 - $37.12/hourly

Want to apply?

Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

About WorkSafeBC

Who are we? We’re a team of more than 3,000 people, working together across 15 offices in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and B.C.’s interior. Our vision is to keep British Columbians free from workplace injury, disease, and death. And our work reflects our values: service, integrity, accountability, partnership, and innovation. At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers’ compensation system today and for future generations. We’re honoured to serve the almost 2.3 million workers and 235,000 employers in our province. What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC? It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for. Our benefits Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.