Contract & Risk Analyst | Western Canada

TK Elevator Canada Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator company in Burnaby is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage contract reviews and negotiations. This role requires a post-secondary degree in law or related fields and 2+ years of contract administration experience, preferably in the construction sector. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential. This position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in contract review and administration, especially construction contracts.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and ability to interpret legal documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contract terms with sales representatives and customers.
• Advise departments and customers of contractual rights and obligations.
• Assist in drafting and issuing demand letters to non-paying customers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary university degree in law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TK Elevator is one of the world’s leading elevator companies with unique engineering capabilities. Our innovative, efficient and reliable vertical transportation systems have been moving people in Canada for nearly half a century. Our capabilities include high-quality, customer-focused service as well as individual maintenance and modernization packages. Our highly skilled technicians efficiently service a multi-brand portfolio consisting of more than 1.2 million units under maintenance. We’re reshaping the elevator industry and transforming cities into the best places to live.

What we expect

Role Responsibilities

• Reviews terms and conditions of bid documents, contracts (service/maintenance agreements, modernization agreements, new installation/construction agreements), and change orders.
• Negotiates and approves contract terms with sales representatives and customers
• Supports TKE projects and initiatives that have regulatory, legal or operational risk implications
• Advises departments and customers of contractual rights and obligations
• Administers completion of insurance and bond request forms, as needed
• Assists regional and branch representatives in drafting and issuing demand letters to non-paying customers, and negotiating settlements of unpaid accounts and early contract cancellations
• Reviews and revises national agreements, preparing contract review guidance documents for internal use, and conducting research into legislative updates and other contract-related industry trends, as required
• Involvement with legal notice of delinquent AR issues and resolution of same with the branches
• Performs other legal research and administrative duties to support and assist in Legal, Compliance, Contracts & Risk Administration, as assigned

Who we are looking for

Role Qualifications

• Post-secondary university degree, and/or certificate – law, legal administration, and/ or paralegal studies
• 2+ years’ experience in contract review and administration; specific experience with construction contracts in Canada is an asset
• Familiarity with legal terminology with the ability to read and interpret legal verbiage
• Strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and detail-oriented
• The ability to work in a fast paced and deadline-driven working environment with minimal direction
• Well-developed written and oral communication and ability to collaborate with a team
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

What we offer

Salary Expectations: $75,000 - $85,000