Reconciliation through Business and Economic Development.

Job Title: Procurement Intern

Reports to: General Manager


TKG is a 100% First Nation owned business with annual revenues of $12M+. TKG provides contracting and procurement & logistics solutions to Far North First Nations and to First Nation regional service and political advocacy organizations, Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses.


TKG was established to develop First Nation owned businesses and create business solutions that will improve the socio-economic conditions in the TKG communities. Currently TKG is focused on the improvement of TKG First Nation procurement & logistics processes.

With this in mind, our growing company is looking to fill the role of Procurement Intern. Working from our suboffice at 1093 Barton Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5N3, the TKG Procurement Intern position will assist in developing our procurement business solutions by doing research, collecting data, quantifying purchase power, managing resources and developing business enterprises that focus on goods and services procurement to Far North First Nation communities.


Reporting to the General Manager, the Procurement the Intern will leverage spending where appropriate, minimizing total cost of ownership, managing risk, and providing a valuable service to TKG’s internal companies and customers. 


Thank you in advance for reviewing the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to your application.


Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Support procurement functions by generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies across all the different TKG departments
  • Develop request for proposal (RFP) and quote (RFQ) documents in conjunction with TKG business department requirements for Manager review
  • Analyze and evaluate vendor quotes and proposals for price, quality, experience, and capabilities to determine the most desirable suppliers, and prepare vendor recommendations for decision-making
  • Assist in implementation of efficiency projects driven by procurement reviewing terms, conditions, key performance indicators, and service level metrics into vendor contracts
  • Assess, develop, and implement procurement strategies for a multitude of products and services for Management review
  • Review all vendor files, NDA agreements, and required accounting forms for new suppliers
  • Assist in the evaluation of vendor performance in relation to established service level objectives.


Accountability:

The Procurement Intern position is accountable to the General Manager of TKG. Performance will be evaluated through a TKG internal Training Plan designed around general and operational responsibilities


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of general business principles or procurement
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently and accurately
  • Ability to manage and lead meetings, presentations, and complex timelines
  • Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • Ability to read and interpret contract terms and conditions

Education and Experience

  • Grade 12 Diploma 
  • Experience working with First Nations 

Conditions of Employment

  • A valid Ontario Driver’s License
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Extensive Travel Required
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 per year
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday - overtime as required
  • Benefits Package
  • Work Location: Thunder Bay 

Persons interested in this position should forward their resume outlining their qualifications for this position by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, to:


E-mail: careers@tkggroup.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.


This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Indigenous Workforce Development Program. It is a requirement under this program that the selected candidate for this position self-identify as an Indigenous person. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/indigenous-workforce-development-stream

Job Type: Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 52 weeks

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