Contracts Coordinator

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Contract Coordinator in Vancouver, where you will play a vital role in drafting and negotiating client contracts. This newly created position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with clients, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining compliance with legal standards. An established industry player in the science and research sector, this role promises a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including a flexible schedule and generous vacation time. If you have a passion for contract management and excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive medical and dental

Flexible schedule

3 weeks’ vacation to start

RSP matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of contract law and research agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit client contracts, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Act as main contact for clients and oversee contract negotiations.
• Evaluate proposed changes to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Client service skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Deadline management

Education

Degree or diploma in business

Job description

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Sector: Science & Research

Salary: 60,000.00 CAD to 75,000.00 CAD per annum

We are hiring a Contract Coordinator for our Vancouver client. This is a newly created position that will focus on drafting client contracts, editing and making recommendations in collaboration with client requests and needs. Prior experience with contract negotiation, drafting and updating business contracts, and excellent client service skills are required.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual salary range: $60,000 - $75,000
• Competitive medical and dental
• Flexible schedule
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• RSP matching

Responsibilities

• Draft client contracts and research grant applications
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, editing and making changes to contracts per client requests
• Assist with contract negotiations, make suggestions, and provide options
• Review and interpret work plans, financial budgets, and payment schedules to ensure alignment with agreement terms
• Track progress, address issues, and ensure agreements are executed on time, including preparing amendments when necessary
• Oversee the electronic signing process for agreements with external partners, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and timelines
• Evaluate proposed changes to standard terms and conditions to ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review agreement terms and requirements
• Conduct research and analysis to support the preparation and execution of agreements

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in business is an asset
• 5+ years of experience working with contracts
• Demonstrated contracts administration, contract law, and/or research agreements experience is required
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple agreements is required
• Proven understanding of contract terms, concepts, and language, including analyzing and assessing the implications and impacts of proposed changes to agreement language

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.