Contracts Specialist, Projects

Job Description

Overview

As part of the Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), and reporting to the Sr, Contracts Specialist, Projects, the Contracts Specialist, Projects is responsible for the full range of contract formation and services required for Ramp Up Projects. The Contracts Specialist, Projects works with key stakeholders to understand the requirements for all areas related lead to the contracts process. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Leverages procurement processes for contracts in a cross-functional group environment, prioritizing work based on criticality and time requirements.

• Develops and implements contract strategies, supports and implements negotiating strategy, and executes the formation, management and delivery of successful contracts.

• Serves as primary contact ensuring that all formation duties of assigned contracts are met.

• Guides internal stakeholders on Procurement Policies and Procedures (including documentation requirements).

• Stewards SCM’s role as a cohesive, integrated function within the larger project framework, enabling effective cross‑functional decision‑making, transparency, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepares and administers requests for proposals and/or quotations (RFP/RFQ).

• Leads sourcing development for contracts by participating in project kick off meetings, soliciting and evaluating bidder proposals, negotiating commercial terms and conditions, providing recommendations for contract award and issuing purchase orders and contracts for engineering, construction and miscellaneous services with a broad range of criticality and complexity levels.

• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process.

• Pre-qualifies suppliers and contractors to reduce risk and increase ROI.

• Evaluates and communicates succinctly, contract changes to ensure effective change management and mitigate financial implications.

• Prepares and executes contract change management documents.

• Confirms contractor progress payment requests and invoices are in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

• Analyzes data sets, traces issues to their root cause, and translates findings into practical, well‑supported recommendations that drive resolution.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for any contract term disputes escalated by the IPMT or contractor.

• Supports and advances internal KPI requirements for cost savings, contract cycle time, tracking, inclusion and diversity including Indigenous Relations initiatives.

Qualifications

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-10 years relevant contracts experience, negotiating and/or administering construction contracts of medium to high complexity (>$15M), preferably on major projects.
• College diploma or university degree in Business, Accounting, Purchasing or related field.
• Certification preferred, including one of Supply Chain Certification, SCM Diploma, SCMP Designation, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills with internal and external clients.
• Excellent computer skills, including ERPs, Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Must have strong, written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulatory environment as it relates to contract and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is common.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

This is a 3-year term opportunity.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by January 25, 2026.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.