Contracts Administrator

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Georgetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Administrator for their Power Electronics Division in Georgetown, Ontario. This role involves preparing and administering contracts, advising management on legal issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, along with a background in business or administration. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers competitive salaries, health programs, and a supportive culture for career development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and grow your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Development

Generous Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business or administration or relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contracts including government RFPs and vendor agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business or administration

High School diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products impact people’s lives daily in numerous unseen ways. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Our heritage of technological excellence supports customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Position: Contracts Administrator – Power Electronics Division, Georgetown, Ontario

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, review, and administer contracts including government RFPs, solicitations, proposal submissions, final awards, purchasing agreements, vendor agreements, service & warranty agreements, NDAs, purchase orders, and amendments.
2. Draft, review, and coordinate in-house and customer-facing documents such as MOUs, LOIs, and business letters to support internal teams and ongoing programs.
3. Advise management and stakeholders (engineering, procurement, sales, business development) on contractual rights, obligations, and legal issues, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
4. Identify risk exposures and develop solutions to mitigate or eliminate such risks.
5. Coordinate and gather data for audits as required.
6. Administer contracts according to the contract management plan and approved procedures.
7. Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in business or administration, or a High School diploma with 5-7 years of relevant experience in contracts, supply chain, or finance.
2. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
4. Knowledge of legal, compliance, and third-party risk management.
5. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with effective interaction with internal and external partners.
6. High motivation, dedication, and ability to work under pressure.
7. Business-level fluency in English.
8. Familiarity with government contracting principles (FAR/DFARs) and export control laws is an asset.
9. Ability to meet CGP requirements.

What We Offer:

Whether you're an experienced professional or starting your career, CPI provides an environment to grow your expertise. We promote a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented culture that encourages innovation and reliability in technology solutions. Our benefits include competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, career development, a generous retirement plan with company match, and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives, promoting an inclusive culture that respects everyone. CPI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.