Contracts Administrator

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to support its Procurement Shared Services team. The role ensures compliance with procurement policies while administering tendering processes. Candidates should have relevant experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement, with an emphasis on risk management and vendor access. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to effective and transparent contracting practices in government.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience (2-3 years) in related fields.
• Relevant Diploma with 2 years of related experience.
• Relevant Certificate with 3 years of related experience.
• High School with 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contracting and tendering activities are accurate and timely.
• Administer the Request for Proposal process for GNWT.
• Support GNWT contracting objectives and risk management.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Contract Management

Administration

Risk Management

Education

Relevant Diploma

Relevant Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves andthe development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Department of Finance is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to support the Procurement Shared Services (PSS) team.

In this role, you will ensure that all contracting and tendering activities are accurate, timely and fully compliant with the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) legislation, procurement policies, procedures, and land claim agreements. You will administer the tendering and Request for Proposal process for GNWT Departments, Boards, and Agencies. Your work will directly support the GNWT contracting objectives by strengthening risk management, enhancing vendor access and competition, supporting northern businesses, while upholding fairness and transparency.

Key Qualifications:

• Progressive experience (2-3 years) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management and Administration in the public or private sector combine course work through Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) of Canada.
• Relevant Diploma with 2 years of related experience inSupply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management and Administration in the public or private sector.
• Relevant Certificate with 3 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management and Administration in the public or private sector.
• High School with 4 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management and Administration in the public or private sector.
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Relevant education fields can include, but are not limited to:

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Project Management
• Logistics Management

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.