Peter Lagace
About Peter Lagace
Peter Lagace is a Senior Procurement and Finance Officer with extensive experience in procurement and finance roles within the Federal Government of Canada. He has worked in various capacities since 2012, focusing on high-risk payment submissions and financial risk evaluation.
Work at Government of Canada
Peter Lagace has held multiple positions within the Government of Canada. He began his career as a Procurement and Finance Officer Intermediate (PG-02) in a casual/student role from 2012 to 2014 in Ottawa. He then served as a Procurement Officer from 2015 to 2016, followed by another role as Procurement Officer PG 2 from 2016 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been working as a Senior Procurement and Finance Officer in Gatineau, Quebec. In this capacity, he handles high-risk payment submissions for approval to Section 33 and is responsible for financial risk evaluation and reporting on various financial metrics.
Education and Expertise
Peter Lagace studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2009 to 2013. He also completed a Diploma in Accounting from the same institution from 2013 to 2014. His expertise includes managing complex, multi-year contracts and standing offers within procurement projects. He utilizes SAP (DRMIS) for tracking and reconciling program finances and contracts, ensuring the accuracy of contract milestones and outline agreements in procurement systems.
Background
Before his tenure at the Government of Canada, Peter Lagace worked as an Insurance Consultant at belairdirect from 2010 to 2011. He also gained experience as a Supply Manager Trainee within the Government of Canada (DND) for 7 months in 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked at Giant Tiger as a Dairy and Frozen associate from 2007 to 2010. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of procurement and finance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Peter Lagace has demonstrated a commitment to financial management and procurement processes. His responsibilities include handling high-risk payment submissions and evaluating financial risks associated with various metrics such as actuals, commitments, and forecasts. His role in managing complex contracts and utilizing procurement systems reflects his capability in the field.