5+ years in contracts administration, particularly in Capital or Business Unit Projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and SAP
Strong understanding of Supply Chain Projects Procedures and Work Practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
In-depth knowledge of SCM Practices, including the contract lifecycle from RFP to Close-out
Expertise in contract management and procurement law
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
Responsibilities
Support development of project-specific SCM execution plans and sourcing strategies
Build relationships with project execution teams to prioritize SCM support
Negotiate, execute, and administer complex high-value contracts while ensuring compliance
Develop Scopes of Work and facilitate clear contract issuance through change management
Lead progress meetings for assigned contracts, capturing action items and objectives
Facilitate discussions among project stakeholders for effective SCM performance
Liaise with functional groups to ensure best practices and alignment
Administer contractor pre-qualification and manage supply contracts to completion
Benefits
12-month contract assignment
Onsite work in Calgary, AB, with a regular 40-hour work week
Monday to Friday schedule
Bring your own device (BYOD) policy
Full Job Description
Contracts Advisor - Job Description: Our client is seeking a Contracts Advisor to interface within their contracting and procurement team and collaborate with internal stakeholders and contractors to maintain services across all project areas and sites.
Contracts Advisor - Responsibilities:
Support development of project specific SCM execution plans, including formulation of sourcing strategies, commercial strategies, procurement plan and contracting plan through the various D&MP stages of the project
Build relationships with the project execution team, identifying project priorities to provide effective SCM support for successful project execution
Coordinate the negotiation, execution and administration of complex high value contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and client standards while mitigating risks and maximizing value opportunity for the organization
Coordinate the development of Scopes of Work, facilitating issuance of clear, functional Contracts, Sub-agreements or Change Orders through change management
Plan, organize and lead progress meetings for assigned contracts and scopes, ensuring objectives are met and action items are captured
Liaise with and facilitate discussions amongst various project stakeholders and integrated team members for effective performance of SCM activities
Liaise with other functional groups, e.g., Category Management, Commercial, Legal, EH&S, Finance, for appropriate expertise/support and to ensure best practice and alignment
Ensure appropriate contractors' pre-qualification, create, implement and administer supply, contracts and service agreements to completion and close out
Implement and maintain tracking systems and ensure signing authorities are adhered to for commitments
Contracts Advisor - Mandatory Skills:
5+ years of experience in a contracts administration role with experience in Capital or Business Unit Projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and with SAP
Proficiency with Supply Chain Projects Procedures and Work Practices
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Professional level of knowledge related to SCM Practices and processes, including the contract lifecycle, from RFP through to Close-out
Demonstrated expertise in contract management, contract and procurement law
Strong writing and verbal communication skills, as well as a collaborative approach when working with both internal and external stakeholders
Contracts Advisor - Nice-to-Have Skills:
Post-secondary education in business or supply chain management
Contracts Advisor - Start Date: End of October 2026
Contracts Advisor - Assignment Location: Calgary, AB. Onsite (office based), regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Applicants will need to provide their own device (BYOD).
