Haydee Oord

I manage complex, high-value procurement and contract management initiatives supporting BC’s post-flood recovery, with a focus on debris management and infrastructure resilience. 

My work integrates strategic sourcing, ESG principles, and innovative problem-solving to ensure every contract supports sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance.

Previously, I trained cross-functional teams across Natural Resource ministries on the Ivalua procurement platform, aligning technology with policy to streamline processes and improve compliance.

My goal: to make public procurement transparent, efficient, and accessible—building a stronger, more sustainable province.

Government of British Columbia

Victoria, BC | 18+ years of progressive public service experience

Procurement and Contract Specialist

Temporary Assignment (Full-Time) | Mar 2023 – Present
Ministry of Forests – Post-Flood Recovery Program

• Lead complex, high-value procurement and contract management initiatives supporting debris management and infrastructure resilience following the 2021 atmospheric river event.
• Manage full-cycle procurement—from planning through contract execution—ensuring alignment with policy and program objectives.
• Collaborate with program leads to identify optimal procurement strategies and streamline processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Qualified Professionals (engineering firms) to support RFx development and contract delivery.

Procurement Analyst & Application Trainer

Permanent Full-Time | Feb 2022 – Mar 2023
Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Sector (CSNR)

• Provided expert guidance on procurement policy, compliance, and governance across multiple ministries.
• Supported the province-wide implementation of the BC Bid Replacement Project (Ivalua), including user acceptance testing, rollout, and change management.
• Delivered training as a multi-ministry “Super Trainer,” supporting onboarding and adoption of the new procurement platform.
• Acted as a liaison between program areas and central procurement to improve planning, documentation, and service delivery.

Project & Program Administrator

Climate Action Secretariat – Clean Growth Branch | Sep 2019 – Feb 2022

• Developed procurement strategies for the CleanBC Industry Fund, including drafting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and shaping program design.
• Facilitated cross-functional discovery sessions and created key documentation such as Privacy Impact Assessments and procurement approval packages.
• Collaborated with internal teams on IT systems, operational planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Served as Ministry lead trainer and subject-matter expert for the BC Bid (Ivalua) platform rollout.

Project Officer / Administrator

Climate Action Secretariat – Operations Team | Apr 2010 – Sep 2019

• Provided technical and procurement advisory services to support climate-related initiatives.
• Acted as the primary contact for procurement and contract policy, liaising with legal, privacy, and risk teams.
• Developed business process documentation, including procedural guides and Visio diagrams.
• Engaged with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., NRCAN, Environment Canada, local governments) on GHG reporting and SMARTTool.
• Represented the Ministry of Environment as a Subject Matter Expert and Change Agent in the early stages of the BC Bid Replacement Project.

Project Manager – Carbon-Neutral Government Program

Climate Action Secretariat | Oct 2014 – Dec 2015

• Planned and executed high-profile events, including the 2015 Climate Leadership Symposium and annual Carbon-Neutral Symposium.
• Oversaw data management for the Carbon-Neutral Government (CNG) program, including CNAR submissions and SMARTTool emissions data.
• Facilitated collaboration with public sector organizations to coordinate reporting, deliver summary reports, and recommend policy improvements.
• Supported modernization of the Carbon-Neutral Government team’s communication and engagement strategy.

Project Manager – CEEI Policy Project

Climate Action Secretariat (Temporary Assignment) | Jan 2014 – Oct 2014

• Directed development of the project charter, budget planning, and contract coordination for the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) project.
• Conducted research and analysis of historical CEEI reporting policies to inform project planning.
• Managed SharePoint documentation and tracked project milestones.
• Led cross-functional teams, identified risks, and ensured compliance with project and contract management standards.

Project/Customer Services Assistant

Ministry of Citizens’ Services – Facilities Department | Aug 2007 – Jun 2010

• Provided customer service and project support for Government Accommodation and Real Estate Services.
• Supported management of a diverse real estate portfolio across leased and government-owned properties.

Business Lead – Customer Services (IT)

Ministry of Citizens’ Services (Temporary Assignment) | Jan 2009 – Dec 2009

• Led the implementation of an ERP Property Management Application for the Customer Services division.
• Coordinated system rollout and supported user adoption across the organization.

Certificates & Courses

Alison – Online Learning Platform
Certificate: A Guide to ESG Performance Measurement (Sep 2024)

• Explored ESG metrics to support sustainable development goals
• Key topics:
  • ESG indicator selection and impact measurement
  • World Economic Forum social and governance metrics
  • GHG emissions and carbon footprint calculation
  • Greenhouse Gas Protocol and international standards

UBC – Continuing Studies (Online)
Business Writing Skills (Feb 2015)

• Topics: Writing process, tone and style, persuasive writing, routine and sensitive communications, document design

Formal Professional Development

BC Public Service Learning Centre
Certificate: Purchasing, Procurement & Contract Management (2015)

• Courses:
  • Contract Management Planning
  • Solicitation, Award & Monitoring
  • Administering & Evaluating Contract Performance
  • Laws & Ethics for Competitive Procurement
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) Development 

BC Public Service Learning Centre
Lean Six Sigma Training (2014)

• Courses:
  • Lean 100 – Introduction
  • Lean 200 – Understanding Lean
• Focus: Process improvement, customer service enhancement, waste reduction

BC Public Service Learning Centre
Facilitation for Business Success (2014)

• Hands-on training in planning and leading effective meetings
• Skills: Group facilitation, idea generation, problem-solving

BC Public Service Learning Centre
Certificate: Project Management (2013)

• Courses:
  • PM 200 – Practical Project Management Skills
  • PM 300 – Leading Projects

🎓 Camosun College
Diploma, Business Administration – Tourism Management (1988–1991)

• Focus: Accounting, Financial Control, Public Relations, HR, Sales & Marketing, Event Planning
• Specialty: Accommodations & Conference Management
• Certifications (American Hotel & Motel Association):
  • Marketing Management
  • Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
  • Managing Conventions & Group Business
  • Convention Sales
  • Managing Service in F&B Operations