Contract Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in Toronto is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract processes and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in contract management, strong organizational skills, and a focus on customer service. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible medical plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Opportunities for training and development

Relocation support (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or purchasing.
• Legal training is an asset.
• Professional designation from IACCM or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract processes, terms, ensuring adherence to the Canadian Grocery Code.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle including compliance and renewal.

Skills

Contract management experience

Procurement knowledge

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business, law, or paralegal studies

Tools

Contract workflow software (e.g., Jaggaer)

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Offer:

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities for job-related training and development
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or purchasing
• Post-secondary education in business, law, and/or paralegal studies preferred
• Legal training is an asset
• Willingness to pursue professional designation from the International Association of Contract and Commercial Managers (“IACCM”)
• Strong understanding of contract management, legal principles, and language
• Knowledge of the individual businesses and their needs
• Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills
• Experience with contract workflow and repository software (e.g., Jaggaer) is preferred
• Process improvement and reporting skills are a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Self-starter with results-oriented approach and high sense of urgency
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, proactive, and responsive
• Effective time management, prioritization, and target achievement skills

Responsibilities:

• Advise Sales Team and Senior Leaders on contract management processes, terms, and industry best practices. Provide guidance on contract terms, including resolution of complex contractual and business matters, ensuring adherence to the Canadian Grocery Code and maintaining high-quality contract documentation.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual terms, addressing legal risks in collaboration with Irving Counsel. Coordinate across divisions as needed. Lead and facilitate the contract execution process.
• Manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle for Sales, from creation and negotiation to administration, compliance tracking, and renewal or termination. Use our CRM platform for documentation and compliance monitoring.
• Develop expertise in the Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct, serve as the subject matter expert for the Sales Team, and monitor for breaches, reporting as necessary.
• Partner with Legal on contract reviews and approvals. Prioritize and finalize contracts with accuracy. Collaborate on legal training, best practices, tools, and templates for the Sales organization.