Contracts Specialist

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edmonton seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist for a 1-year hybrid contract. The role involves managing the full contract lifecycle, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with legal and operational requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage RFI, RFQ, RFP, and contract documents.
• Support contract negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Resolve contractual issues in collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Post-secondary education in Legal

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF Editing Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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Our client, a leader in their field located downtown Edmonton, is looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist for a 1-year contract with a hybrid model (Monday and Friday from home).

This position supports contract development, negotiation, and administration for a range of operational and project-based needs. This role focuses on managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and maintaining strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, issue, and manage RFI, RFQ, RFP, and contract documents.
• Review vendor responses, conduct comparisons, and recommend award strategies.
• Draft and manage contracts, amendments, and extensions to meet operational requirements.
• Support contract negotiations on pricing, terms, schedules, and conditions.
• Identify risks and recommend appropriate contract language.
• Resolve contractual and commercial issues in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Ensure all legal, insurance, HSE, cyber security, compliance, and financial requirements are addressed in contracts.
• Track, update, and improve contract templates and processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and service groups.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Legal, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management, supply chain, or commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of contract law, structure, and negotiation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF editing tools, and ERP systems (Oracle or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and written communication skills.

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. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

Senioritiy level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Distribution

Industries

• Oil and Gas