Contracts Administrator

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

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Contracts Administrator. This role involves facilitating procurement, providing administrative support for contracts, and assisting program managers. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration with relevant experience. Opportunities for professional development in a supportive working environment are included.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration.
• Two to three years of related experience in contract management.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates procurement contracts and provides administrative support.
• Validates and records data, develops reports, and coordinates training.
• Participates in the evaluation of Requests For Proposals (RFPs).

Skills

Contract Management

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Certificate in Business Administration

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Are you someone who likes to develop contracts, research, evaluate and train? If so, this position may be ideal for you! The Contracts Administrator facilitates and supports the procurement of contracts for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). The role is responsible for providing administrative support to the contracting process for the NTHSSA and assists the Manager in supporting the Program Managers through the contract process, determining if the requests will be sole sourced, or competitively tendered.

This position may be called upon to participate in the evaluation of Requests For Proposals (RFPs). They will also be responsible for validating and recording data, researching, developing reports, providing advice, coordinating training, responding to inquiries, maintaining contract files, and troubleshooting any contract-related issues.

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

• Completion of a Diploma in Business Administration
• Two (2) years of related experience

Or

• Completion of a Certificate in Business Administration
• Three (3) years of related experience

A related education may be considered such as Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management and Administration in the public or private sector combined course work through the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) of Canada.

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.