Contract Manager

Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and relevant experience. This is a full-time role based in Saint John, New Brunswick, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 35 years of relevant contract management experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle including extensions, renewals, and close-outs.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws, corporate policies, and organizational objectives.
• Develop and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to vendors.

Skills

Contract management

Bilingual in French and English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or related field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle ensuring compliance mitigating risk and supporting business operations through strong contract management practices. This permanent role based in St. Johns NL is ideal for a highly motivated team-focused individual with an above average attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle including extensions renewals and close-outs
• Ensure contracts comply with laws corporate policies and organizational objectives
• Draft and review bids proposals and negotiation documents
• Identify potential breaches or gaps in existing contracts and recommend updates
• Develop and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to vendors
• Enhance company contract policies to improve compliance and reduce risk
• Prepare reports and documentation on contract performance for leadership review
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract status

Experience & Attributes for Success

• Post-secondary education in business administration management or a related field
• 35 years of relevant contract management experience or a combination of education and experience
• Bilingual in French and English considered a strong asset
• Experience with SAP (or similar ERP systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new systems
• Willingness to travel for work as needed
• Adaptability to operate effectively in dynamic and evolving environments

How to Apply and Additional Information

If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities the local job market or to discuss your career interests please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless Senior Recruitment Consultant at .

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canadas only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions please visit our website at .

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous / Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Facilities Management,ADMA,Heavy Bus Driving,AXA,Building Services,Courier Delivery

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1