Assistant Contracts Manager

Maple Reinders; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation time

RRSP matching

Health insurance

Bonuses

Job summary

Maple Reinders Constructors is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to join its Legal Group at its head office in Mississauga, Ontario. This full-time role supports project teams across Canada in delivering civil and ICI construction projects.

The position offers exposure to contract management, claims, and commercial management, with responsibilities spanning drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, and assisting with disputes and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of experience in contracts management or related field.
• Experience with CCDC contracts and large infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, draft, interpret, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support project teams by responding to their contract-related inquiries.
• Assist project teams with interpreting contractual terms, complying with contractual obligations, and resolving issues.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist legal counsel with administering claims and disputes.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for project leadership and senior management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication & relationship-building

Education

Law or engineering degree (asset)

Tools

CCDC contracts

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Maple Reinders Constructors is looking to hire an Assistant Contracts Manager to join its Legal Group at its head office in Mississauga, Ontario. This is a full-time, salaried role.

The Assistant Contracts Manager will work alongside operations, procurement, and legal professionals to support Maple’s project teams across Canada in successfully delivering civil and industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction projects to Maple’s clients. This role will provide direct experience with contracts management, project delivery, and claims management and is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to further develop their expertise in contracts, claims, and commercial management in the construction industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing, analyzing, drafting, interpreting, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support Maple’s project teams by responding to their contract-related inquiries.
• Assist project teams with interpreting contractual terms, complying with contractual obligations, and resolving contractual and operational issues.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist legal counsel with administering claims and disputes.
• Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and presentations for project leadership and senior management.
• Work with the systems, tools, and documents that the Legal Group uses.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 to 4+ years of experience in either one of the following:
• contracts management, whether in construction or an unrelated industry;
• contract administration, commercial management, procurement, project management, or claims management, specifically in construction, infrastructure, or consulting engineering.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CCDC contracts and large infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• A degree in law or engineering is considered an asset.
• A strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $110,000 per year (depending on experience).

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario

About Maple Reinders:

Maple Reinders is one of Canada’s most respected and trusted construction firms, delivering innovative solutions for over 55 years. We are a full-service construction provider specializing in ICI buildings (industrial, commercial, institutional) and civil/environmental projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, energy-from-waste, and biogas systems.

We are proud to be:

• A Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
• A Certified Great Place to Work.
• Recipients of numerous awards for innovation, sustainability, and design.

We embody the following core values:

• People – Supporting our people to thrive.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships – Building trust with clients and partners.
• Stewardship – Caring for communities and the environment.
• Ingenuity – Embracing challenges. Encouraging ideas. Engineering solutions.

Why you should work here:

• Competitive salaries (paid weekly).
• Three weeks paid vacation to start, plus additional gifted days off over the Christmas break.
• RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%).
Discretionary bonuses and profit sharing.
• Group Health Insurance Plan (medical, dental, health care spending account).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee rewards program (Maple Points).
• Discount programs and memberships.
• Employee and project referral bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career growth and learning opportunities, including professional certifications.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].