Contract Management (M720) – 1 day
Monday, May 11, 2009 (8:30am – 4:30pm)

Carolyn Montague, Instructor,Canada School of Public Service (English)

Normand Coté, Instructor,Canada School of Public Service (French)

Procurement and materiel management specialists involved in managing contracts must be proactive in their management style. This course provides the tools and best practices needed to manage activities throughout the four phases of the procurement process. Participants will learn how to minimize the risks associated with the procurement process by adhering to established rules and regulations.

Introduction to Materiel Management (M704) – 3 days
Monday, May 11, Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, 2009 (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Management Excellence: Financial Management

Gary Jeddrie, Chief, Corporate Materiel Management Division, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Federal materiel assets are vital corporate resources that, when properly managed, support the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs. This introductory course provides the basic knowledge of the functional areas within materiel management. Participants will learn how federal government policies, including those related to life cycle asset management, are integrated into each functional area.

This course is recognized by the Professional Development and Certification Program for the Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community.

Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement,
Materiel Management and Real Property (M714) – 2 days
Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, 2009 (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Management Excellence: Financial Management

Carolyn Montague, Instructor, Canada School of Public Service

Specialists in the fields of procurement, materiel management and real property (PMMRP) should remain informed of the policy and legislative frameworks which govern their work. This course provides an overview of related policies, laws, domestic and international agreements and ongoing government initiatives. Participants will see how the management of PMMRP supports government program delivery.

Please note there is a required pre requisite online knowledge tool C137 E or C137 F which all participants must complete before attending M714.

This course is recognized by the Professional Development and Certification Program for the Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community.

Risk Management in Public Contracting – 2 days – FULL
Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, 2009 (8:30am – 4:30pm)

Bill Davison, National Institute of Government Purchasing

Risk is a critical consideration in the contracting and procurement process. A thoughtful and proactive approach toward risk, as it relates to specific procurement actions, contributes to the success of contract performance. Risk is directly related to the successful achievement of targeted goals and objectives. The procurement manager must ensure that the risks associated with each procurement action have been identified, assessed, and mitigated to the practicable maximum extent, while taking cost and other factors into consideration. The emphasis of this course will be on developing a solid understanding of the complexities of risk management and recognizing the importance of planning, monitoring and proactive insight and oversight into risk areas related to the contract’s stated performance outputs and outcomes.