Contract Administrator

Government of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Saskatchewan is seeking a disciplined Contract Administrator to support contract management and payment processes. Responsibilities include setting up contracts, processing invoices, and advising staff on government policies. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and be organized and flexible. Comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and advancement opportunities are part of the attractive employment package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures relating to contracts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to fulfill duties accurately and within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and auditing various types of Ministry contracts.
• Processing invoices and verifying contracts daily.
• Providing direction to employees on government and ministry policies.
• Attending tender openings and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Organizational skills

Flexibility in prioritizing tasks

Knowledge of Adobe

MIDAS financials knowledge

Job description

Overview

Contract Administrator-ADM025641 Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry: 013 SaskBuilds and Procurement

Salary Range: $26.00-$32.58 hourly | Grade: SGEU.06

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP) is looking for a thorough Contract Administrator to work with the Strategic Operations contract area team. This position serves as an advisor to executive directors, directors, building managers, operators, and admin staff within the Operations and Service Delivery (OSD) division on changes to contracts and payments for each contract's work to ensure that values are consistent with contracts, including the value of work completed by the supplier.

Responsibilities

• Setting up various types of Ministry contracts as well as auditing contracts and processing invoices
• Ensuring that invoices and contracts are verified and processed daily following acts, regulations, policies and procedures
• Reconciling Purchase Card expenditures
• Identifying accounting errors, preparing amendments, and updating contract spreadsheets
• Ensuring the Ministry's signing authority is enforced and all that is critical to preventing fraudulent transactions for the Ministry
• Providing direction to employees concerning government/ministry policy and procedures (e.g., acquisition of goods and services)
• Providing information to clients concerning the status of their payments and government payment policies; resolving complaints and/or disagreements that may arise
• Attending tender openings, taking notes, providing cost and proposal analysis as required, and ensuring that Priority Saskatchewan compliance is maintained
• Composing, formatting, designing, typing, editing and proofreading documents (contracts, invoices, tender letters) by employing the knowledge and applications of computer software within the desired time frame and within the guidelines of department policy
• ARMS/ORS Records Management filing systems for electronic and paper filing; maintaining archive filing and completing disposal/archive transfer sheets and other appropriate documentation as required
• Performing general office duties, including working on spreadsheets

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of accounting principles and procedures relating to contracts and reconciling accounts, be organized, and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks to fulfill the above duties accurately and within-firm deadlines. Knowledge of Adobe and MIDAS financials would be considered an asset.

Benefits and Work Environment

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement offers dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals in an environment that supports innovation, creativity and diversity. The Saskatchewan public service offers several employment advantages, such as:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation and earned days off (EDOs) and other types of leave
• Advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

If you would like to learn more about the Ministry SaskBuilds and Procurement and what we offer, check out our website: Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Details

Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Oct 3, 2025, 5:59:00 AM