Procurement Officer – Material Management – Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # PROCU002895 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full Time – (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L04 level with an hourly pay range of $32.22 - $40.77

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager, Material Management, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day procurement of supplies and services as well as helping to manage inventory for the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC). This position will procure medical and business supplies, services and equipment using various methods (purchase orders, existing contracts, credit card and petty cash) and is responsible to ensure the proper financial coding and signing authority are in place. The incumbent will research product and shipping options and liaise/coordinate with vendors as appropriate. The Procurement Officer is also responsible for the accurate input of data and management of documentation related to daily purchasing activities.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of procurement/purchasing principles, practices and methods
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices
• Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Solid knowledge of research skills particularly related to sourcing products and services
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of CSA standards & Medical Device Licensing
• Strong written and oral interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills – Internet purchasing on line, Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong keyboarding skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work load
• Ability to work in a cross cultural environment

The successful applicant will have successfully completed Grade 12 or G.E.D; have two to three (2-3) years’ experience in an office environment; a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing procurement and material management services in an institutional setting; have a certificate in a procurement course through the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or willingness and ability to work towards obtaining same within two (2) years of hire, and a valid class 5 Drivers license with clean driver’s abstract. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. Strong knowledge of Meditech would be desired.

Incentives

• Generous Vacation Time
• Annual Yukon Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• On-site gym
• Free parking

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm July 21, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/8700 ext. 8347

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from international applicants. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: July 7, 2026