Your Future is Bright At Canadian North, we dont just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether youre on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger. Youll help strengthen comm
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Asst Manager, Purchasing
Job Description:
Your Future is Bright

At Canadian North, we dont just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether youre on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.

Youll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and respanable places in Canada.

Why Work With Us?

  • Purpose-Driven Mission — Your work matters
  • Tight-Knit, Inclusive Team — You’ll feel valued and supported
  • Career Growth Opportunities — Across the North and beyond
  • Experience the North — Adventure meets purpose
  • Trusted Airline of the Arctic — Be part of something bigger

Total Rewards & Employee Benefits

We’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future.

Group Insurance Benefits

  • Extended healthcare
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Group Dental Benefits

  • Starts after 1 month of regular active employment

Retirement Savings Plan

  • Available after 6 months of regular active employment

Travel Privileges

  • Eligible for Canadian North flights after 1 month
  • Additional travel privileges are available after probation. Fly with Canadian North’s affiliated airlines at a great price worldwide
  • Reduced rates and free travel passes!

Cargo Privileges

  • Access to personal cargo shipment as per the Employee Travel Guide and Company policy

Ready to Get Started?
If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready for adventure, we want to hear from you. Join a company where people count on you, and where you can count on a career that matters.

About the position

The Assistant Manager, Purchasing will manage the daily operations of the Purchasing department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Responsible for training and orientation of Purchasing staff
- Scheduling of staff at all locations, and management of overtime hours
- Creation of new & auditing of current policy & processes
- Responsible for invoice approvals for shipping/customs
- Management of customs imports/exports & tariff expenses
- Monitoring of KPIs for all Buyer activities
- Staff hiring, appraisals, and related issues
- Assist in development of the annual budget for Purchasing, maintains budget goals and provides variance explanations as appropriate
- Identify and spanet surplus inventory
- Provide guidance and assistance to Purchasing personnel pertaining to Payroll and Human Resources matters
- Manage all aircraft Heavy Check purchasing requirements
- Review and implement yearly contracts on various goods and services- e.g. Deice fluid, Canada Goose, sea lift etc.
- Ensure Vendors/Suppliers are supplying proper certification with all aeronautical parts purchases in accordance with regulations

Skills & Qualifications:

- Materials Management experience, min. 5 years
- Post secondary education in Supply Chain Management
- Strong software skills - ERP/MRP systems, Excel, Power BI
- Strong analytical skills
- Previous supervisory/management experience required, preferably in a unionized environment

Closing Date: August 15, 2025

Company Details
Canadian North
20 Cope Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2V8 Canada
www.canadiannorth.com/
13 Open Jobs Available
Canadian North operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services. All aircraft are gravel and ice strip equipped for landing in remote locations, and many are combination (combi) aircraft capable of multi...
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Job Info
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Canadian North
20 Cope Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2V8 Canada
www.canadiannorth.com/
13 Open Jobs Available
Canadian North operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services. All aircraft are gravel and ice strip equipped for landing in remote locations, and many are combination (combi) aircraft capable of multi...

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