Contract Administrator

Canadian Tire; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Mental health benefits

Performance incentives

Profit sharing

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking a Contract Administrator to join Finance Shared Services in Laval. You will support accounts payable activities and collaborate with the construction team on day-to-day project financials.

The role requires a degree in accounting or finance with 2-3 years in design/construction support, plus proficiency in Excel and experience with Lucernex or Coupa being a plus. A strong team orientation and detail-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a supporting design and construction role.
• Lucernex and/or Coupa knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and track budgets and vendor invoicing using multiple systems.
• Engage in strategic conversations to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Process capital approvals, contracts, progress draws, tenant allowances, purchase orders and invoices accurately.
• Maintain project repository and closeout documents.
• Lead process improvements across teams and stakeholders.
• Foster internal and external relationships to ensure excellent service.
• Identify issues and resolve or escalate them as appropriate.
• Communicate with consultants, vendors, general contractors, architects, lawyers, landlords and real estate accounting.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree or College Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Lucernex

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Contract Administrator will work as an integral part of the Finance Shared Services, focused on accounts payable, while working closely with the construction team. This is a front-line position directly involved in the day-to-day activity of the team, other internal resources, vendors, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various systems to record and track budgets, along with vendor invoicing.
• Engage in strategic conversations across multiple levels to improve processes and create efficiencies while working towards a one company directive.
• Issue, process, review, and track Capital approval documents, contracts, progress draws, tenant allowances, purchase orders and invoices in a quick and accurate manner.
• Maintain project repository including project file set up and project closeout documents.
• Drive improvement opportunities and changes to current and new processes/systems with cross functional and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Build upon internal and external relationships to ensure excellency in customer service and an overall positive working environment.
• Identify problems and take accountability for the resolution or escalations as appropriate.
• Communicate as necessary with various Consultants, Vendors, General Contractors, Architects, Lawyers, Landlords, Real Estate Accounting and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• University degree or College Diploma in Accounting or Finance areas.
• 2-3 years' experience in a supporting design and construction role.
• Lucernex and/or Coupa knowledge is considered an asset.
• Self-starter with ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.
• Performance incentives and continuing education programs.
• Mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for eligible employees and their families.
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts.
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing for eligible employees.

University degree or College Diploma in Accounting or Finance; 2-3 years experience in a supporting design and construction role; advanced Microsoft Office skills; Lucernex and/or Coupa knowledge an asset