Course Description

Why This Training?
Public sector procurement is complex, governed by trade agreements, policies, and growing expectations for
transparency, fairness, and value-for-money outcomes. The ProcureReady: Buyer/OwnerTraining Course equips
your team with the knowledge and tools to confidently plan, lead, and manage procurement processes, from
initial planning to contract close-out.

Top 5 Key Learnings:

1. Strategic Procurement Planning
   Learn how to scope needs, engage stakeholders, and build a plan that avoids delays and aligns with policy and budget.
2. Compliance with Trade Agreements and Policies
   Understand thresholds, exceptions, and the documentation required to ensure fairness and audit-readiness.
3. Developing Clear, Effective Specifications
   Discover how to draft outcome-based specifications that encourage competition and deliver results.
4. Evaluation, Scoring & Debriefing
   Build confidence in setting evaluation criteria, scoring bids fairly, and handling supplier debriefs with professionalism.
5. Contract Oversight and Supplier Management
   Master the basics of contract administration, including performance monitoring, issue tracking, and change
   management.

Who Should Attend?
Ideal for staff involved in planning, initiating, or managing procurement, including engineers, project managers,
facilities staff, program owners, and other non-procurement roles.

Delivery Method:
Five full-day, in-person sessions
Includes real-world examples, tools, templates, and workbook
Can be tailored to your organization’s policies and trade obligations

More Information

To Register please email kolbie@contructionsk.ca