Contract Management Officer

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Management Officer to oversee contractual agreements within the Rail Construction Program. This role involves interpreting and enforcing contracts, managing relationships with project leads and external contractors, and ensuring compliance with city legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Join a diverse team dedicated to transforming Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems and contribute to the city's transportation strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about project management and contract administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration for major construction projects.
• Completion of a 4-year degree in Business, Project Management, or Law.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce contractual agreements for the Rail Construction Program.
• Manage relationships with contractors and resolve issues related to contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiating and influencing skills

Creative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

4-year university degree in Business

4-year university degree in Project Management

4-year university degree in Law

Tools

SCADA

CCTV

CTS

PIDS

Job description

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Requisition ID: 17242

Department: Transit Services Dept.

Service: Rail Construction Program Service

Branch: RCP - Stage 2 Project Controls Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary-Until December 31, 2026

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates)

Location: Gillin Building, 141 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo

Application Close: 08/05/2025

Job Summary

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow, and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as part of the City’s overall transportation strategy.

You will be responsible for interpreting, administering, and enforcing contractual agreements related to the Rail Construction Program, serving as a primary contact and expertise on contractual compliance, managing relationships with management, project leads, and external contractors, resolving issues, and recommending policy changes.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a 4-year university degree in Business, Project Management, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in contract administration or as a contract lead for major construction projects.

Knowledge

• Project Management
• Project risk analysis and transfer methodologies
• Construction management
• Contract management
• City of Ottawa legislation/bylaws
• Health and safety legislation

Desirable Qualifications include knowledge of systems such as SCADA, CCTV, CTS, PIDS used in Rail Systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Creative problem-solving and dispute resolution
• Training stakeholders on contractual obligations
• Risk evaluation and mitigation
• Attention to detail and team orientation

Additional Information

• Language: English (oral, reading, writing)
• Experience and training may substitute academic requirements.
• Application deadline: 08/05/2025

The City of Ottawa values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community members. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.