Manager, Contracts

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks. This role requires strong communication and teamwork to align contract terms with business objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate environment. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Care

Company Pension 100% match

Vacation time starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of contract management or legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and negotiation principles.
• Experience in a corporate or in-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management Systems

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Contracts Manageryou will support the drafting, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial contracts. This role will play a key part in ensuring contracts align with legal requirements, company policies, and organizational goals, while minimizing risk.

The successful candidate will support the full contract lifecycle from initial negotiation through renewal or termination. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with commercial solutions, legal, finance, and business teams is required.

EssentialJob Functions:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Creating, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and contract templates, including NDAs, service agreements, and other customer agreements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and mitigating potential risks.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Managing contracts from initiation to completion, including intake, approval workflows, execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Interacting with internal teams and customers to align contract terms with business objectives and facilitate contract execution
• Contract Documentation: Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documentation within the contract management system.
• Contract Renewal and Termination: Monitoring contract deadlines and key milestones to support proactive renewal or renegotiation decisions.
• Contract Optimization: Identifying opportunities to improve the contract processes, improve efficiency, and support scalable contract practices.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of relevant contract management or legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation principles, and risk allocation.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills that includes experience with negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• JD (Juris Doctor) or paralegal certificate
• Aerospace industry experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Care
• Company Pension 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Vacation time starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities