Environment Contracts Administrator 1

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in British Columbia is seeking an Environment Contracts Administrator 1. This full-time role involves procurement and contract administration support, guiding staff, and maintaining records. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The position offers flexible work options and various benefits.

Benefits

15 Paid Vacation Days

Flexible Work Model

Training and Development Courses

Qualifications

• One year of contract and office administrative experience.
• Ability to complete training in BC Hydro systems within one month.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract administration support.
• Guide and train Environment staff and vendors.
• Respond to procurement, contract, and invoicing inquiries.

Skills

Office Administration

Procurement

Contract Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Courses in Contract Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

No. of positions: 1

About the job:

What you’ll do

1. Provide procurement and contract administration support by preparing and processing contracts, work orders, material requests, contract changes, and following up with vendors. Maintain accurate records and track vendor performance, reporting KPIs to management. Monitor contract status and recommend changes. Review and process invoices and contract requests, coordinating with Finance for monthly accruals. Act as the initial contact for Environment staff/vendors and resolve issues escalated to the Environmental Contracts Administrator (ECA) 2.
2. Guide and train Environment staff and vendors on administrative, procurement, contract, and invoicing processes to ensure policy compliance. Communicate updates on processes and procedures.
3. Respond to procurement, contract, and invoicing inquiries from staff and vendors, referring complex issues to appropriate departments.
4. Provide administrative support, including scheduling, reviewing purchases, expense claims, onboarding/offboarding, and maintaining office supplies.
5. Assist management with metrics tracking, report generation, and dashboard updates.
6. Perform minor duties related to the above that do not affect the job's rating.

What you bring

1. High School diploma and one year of contract and office administrative experience.
2. Post-secondary courses or experience in contract administration is an asset.
3. In-house training or the ability to complete training in BC Hydro systems (SAP, supply chain management system) within one month.

What we offer

• Minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model depending on role
• Training and development courses
• Additional benefits at bchydro.com/benefits

Additional information

This position is unionized (MoveUP/COPE), full-time temporary for approximately 11 months, based at Edmonds office, Burnaby, BC.

Applicants may be required to take a written assessment. Skills include proficiency in office administration, procurement, contract management, Microsoft Office, SAP, and problem-solving. Ability to work independently and in teams, with good communication and organizational skills. Some travel and physical lifting may be required.

Ensure your Candidate Profile is updated with your resume and certifications.

How to apply

Submit your application online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’ on the BC Hydro Careers site. Update your profile with your current resume and certifications if applicable.