Manager of Procurement and Risk Management Services

The District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position:

Manager of Procurement and Risk Management Services

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what is best for students and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 43,000 students across 97 elementary and secondary schools in the Niagara Region, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North. 

Reporting to the Controller of Finance, the successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to the Procurement team who manages the procurement of goods and services and the resulting contracts in accordance with current legislation, Board policy and procedures and industry leading practices and current legislation. The Manager is also responsible for the Board's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and insurance policy administration.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Proven ability to lead strategic public sector procurement in compliance with applicable requirements, delivering value for money and advancing the Board's priorities.
• Exemplary leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative, accountable relationships with staff, colleagues and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership across procurement, enterprise rick management and insurance administration, building regulatory compliance, operational needs, financial stewardship and services to schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end competitive procurements for major purchases and capital projects, from needs assessment and solicitation development through evaluation, vendor selection, contract award and vendor compliance and performance management programs.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, purchasing systems and public tendering, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements.
• Provide functional guidance to staff at all levels of the Board on procurement, risk and insurance matters, ensuring clear, consistent communication and awareness of available services and support.
• Serve as the Board's professional point of contact for the public, vendors, government agencies, collaborative procurement agencies and officials on matters within the portfolio.
• Recommend improvements to procurement and vendor management processes that strengthen Board and school operations and support student achievement.
• Lead the Board's Enterprise Risk Management program, guiding staff, advancing program maturity and achieving objectives in alignment with applicable directives.
• Oversee the Board's insurance program, including policy administration, claims coordination, reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Lead and develop direct reports by assigning work, setting priorities, resolving issues and establishing goals aligned with individual capabilities, operational needs and the Board's strategic plan.
• Oversee all procurement-related Ministry reporting, attestations, and compliance submissions while monitoring legislative changes and ensuring adherence to Ministry of Education and Broader Public Sector procurement requirements.

Qualifications required include:

• College or University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Commerce.
• A Certified Professional Procurement Office (CPPO) or Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation is preferred. A Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation is also considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in public sector procurement, preferably with an Ontario school board.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity with proven leadership, mentoring and team building skills.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to foster productive vendor relationships based on transparency, mutual respect and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, with the ability to use digital tools for data analysis, collaboration, reporting and presentations.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

POSITION DETAILS

Salary range : $113,218 – $133,005 and includes a comprehensive benefit plan through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D), and enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. This is a permanent full-time, 12-month, 35 hour per week position and is part of the Board's union-exempt Administrative Management Group. 

Reason for Posting: Vacancy

How to Apply: Interested Applicants are asked to submit their application, including cover letter, resume, and three professional references using Apply to Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Additional Information:

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s).  Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. 

Land Acknowledgement:

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.