Requisition number
205521E
Date posted
10/16/2026
Senior Contracts AdvisorPHSA Corporate
Vancouver, BC
The Senior Contracts Management Lead is responsible and accountable, through collaboration with the Sourcing team, for managing contracts through their complete lifecycle. In addition, they will provide advice to clients, staff and senior leadership on contracting strategies, contract language, contracting practices and all Provincial & Federal laws and regulations, including advice on implications for business strategies and approaches. Liaises with and acts as a representative to external legal counsel, government regulatory authorities and HA legal and risk management groups. As a member of the Sourcing management leadership team, the role is accountable for the provision of strategic leadership, planning, and overall implementation of an integrated provincial contract
What you'll do - Develop and manage a contract quality assurance program in collaboration with the Sr. Lead Contract Planning and Support including assessment of risks related to procurement and contractual agreement.
- Commercial/legal review of contracts, working with category leads to ensure extension and renegotiation of existing contracts for upcoming extensions, or termination of contracts.
- In collaboration with Sourcing Management Team develop and implement a Best-in-Class sourcing and contracting process to manage complex, risky and high-value commercial contracts in accordance with policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.
- Participate in the formation, development, and revision of contracting policies and procedures.
- Working with Sourcing Directors and Category Leads to analyze RFP's, mentor and provide stewardship to negotiate with proponents to resolve all contracting terms and conditions.
- Support, mentor and assist the Category Leads in the final preparation of the contract documents including sign off.
What you bring Qualifications
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Law Degree, with ten (10) years experience in contract law, preferably in a procurement environment, including five (5) years experience in commercial/legal review of contracts including. but not limited to. extensions, renegotiations and/or termination.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within PHSA Corporate contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of interpreting contractual language including but not limited to applicable statutes, regulations, common law, criminal code, law of negligence, insurance law, equity, doctrines of law.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and financing principles.
- Proven knowledge to manage high risk and high value commercial contracts in accordance with policy and procedures and applicable laws.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external executives and partners
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $118,923 - $170,951. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 W Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing Date: Applications are accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 07:30-15:30 or as adjusted.
Requisition #205521E
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