Contracts Engineer

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company in Canada seeks a Contracts Engineer to develop and manage contracts for its Blackwater Project. The ideal candidate will ensure commercial compliance and enhance contractor performance while supporting operational requirements. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. The role includes a two-week on, two-week off rotation, offering an attractive compensation package and multiple benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to understand technical scopes of work and interpret engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract management.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management in mining.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments and support development of contracting strategies.
• Maintain oversight of contract performance and compliance.
• Ensure contractors adhere to BW Gold’s policies.
• Analyze pricing structures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors and internal clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis proficiency

Contract management knowledge

Supply chain management knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, economics, or engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Contracts Engineer will be responsible for developing, administering, and managing contracts that support BW Gold’s operational and project requirements. This role ensures commercial compliance, minimizes risk, enhances contractor performance, and supports the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and high-quality services to the business.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities

• Contract Strategy & Planning: Conduct market assessments, identify commercial risks, support development of contracting strategies, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to define detailed scopes of work and contract requirements.
• Contract Administration: Maintain oversight of contract performance, KPIs, commercial terms, and compliance. Manage contract changes, claims, disputes, cost adjustments, and risk controls. Ensure documentation accuracy and maintain audit-ready records.
• Operational Support & Compliance Oversight: Ensure contractors adhere to BW Gold’s policies, including safety, environment and other requirements. Monitor adherence to contractual obligations such as schedule, staffing levels, equipment commitments, and quality standards.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze pricing structures, evaluate contractor performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend improvements in service quality, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
• Risk Management: They assess and mitigate potential risks associated with sourcing, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and supplier financial stability.
• Relationship Management: Build strong working relationships with contractors, internal clients, and cross-functional teams. Provide subject matter expertise to operational groups on contract obligations, performance expectations, and commercial processes.Data Analysis: They analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to understand technical scopes of work and interpret engineering requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and relevant software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supply chain management.
• Understanding of market trends and supplier landscape.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business, economics, engineering).
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management and mining
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with experience drafting reports and presenting to stakeholders (e.g., mine managers, regulators). Comfortable working with diverse groups, including remote site personnel and corporate offices.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, safety-critical environment, including remote mine sites with fly-in/fly-out schedules. Resilience in handling operational pressures like production delays or equipment breakdowns.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.