Job DescriptionThe Opportunity - Build the Future With UsAs a
Contract Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting WSP's newly created North American Contracts Centre of Excellence (COE). You'll work with talented colleagues across Canada and the United States, contributing to transformative infrastructure, environmental, transportation, property, and energy projects.
This role supports all business sectors and gives you the chance to influence contract strategy at scale while growing your expertise within a global leader.
Your ImpactIn this role, you will:
- Review, negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial contracts across multiple business sectors.
- Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle with contract advice and risk assessment.
- Participate in internal and external meetings with business stakeholders and clients.
- Review public and private RFPs and support preparation of service offers.
- Ensure compliance with internal authorization matrices, corporate policies, and governance.
- Draft, review, and continuously improve WSP's contract templates, standard clauses, and contracting frameworks, ensuring they reflect best practices and evolving industry standardsd evolving industry standards
- Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and AI-driven tools.
- Contribute to a strategic function that is shaping the future of WSP's contractual processes across North America.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Experience as a Contracts Specialist or Contracts Manager in engineering or construction (minimum 1 year) is an asset, but not a prerequisite.
- Background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for engineers, scientists, and business leaders.
- Strong understanding of business fundamentals and risk management.
- Experience with CLM systems, Microsoft 365 tools, and AI technologies.
- Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Bilingual (French and English)
Compensation:AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500
Disclosure:The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSPIf you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career with us.
