Procurement Co-op Student

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hourly Rate: $18.75 - $25.94
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Closing Date: 2026-10-16
• Contract Duration: Temporary until December 18, 2026
• Work Location: On-Site
• Department: Procurement

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The Procurement Student provides administrative, operational, and customer service support to the Procurement team. The incumbent assists with the procurement of goods and services by responding to inquiries, maintaining and updating procurement records and vendor database, preparing draft solicitation documents, processing requisitions and purchase orders, supporting contract administration activities, and ensuring compliance with the City’s Procurement By-Law, procurement procedures, and applicable trade agreements.

The Procurement Student serves as a key point of contact for internal departments, suppliers, and external stakeholders while promoting fairness, transparency, and value for money in procurement activities.

Education

Actively pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in business or a related field.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience providing customer service in a professional environment.
• Experience working with purchasing systems, financial systems, or ERP software.
• Knowledge of e-procurement systems and bidding platforms.
• Experience in municipal, public sector, or broader public sector procurement.

Requirements if Hired

• Proof of current or future enrolment in post-secondary education.
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour (may be obtained post offer).

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers.