Principal Contracts Management

Evolution Mining; Red Lake; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodations

Quarterly bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Evolution Mining in Red Lake, Ontario seeks a Principal Contracts Management professional to lead procurement and contract management across mining operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, govern major contracts, and ensure safe, value-for-money outcomes.

The role is hybrid with site visits and a 5/2 4/3 schedule. Offering a competitive salary and a bonus structure, plus accommodations and relocation assistance, the position supports growth within a globally active mining company

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management, and project environments.
• Proven ability to develop and administer commercial contracts and procurement strategies.
• Experience negotiating contracts, handling variations, disputes, and close-out.
• Strong understanding of mining and metals contracting practices.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and MS Office.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Attention to detail, reporting, and data analysis.
• Collaborative team player focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management for major mining contracts with governance and value-for-money.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies with stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end procurement: sourcing, tendering, supplier engagement, negotiations, awards.
• Monitor performance, manage risks, variations and disputes.
• Maintain contract documentation and audit readiness.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice across projects.
• Foster supplier relationships for safe, sustainable delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement and safety values.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reporting & data analysis

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

CSCMP designation or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

About the Role

The Principal Contracts Management, reporting to the Superintendent – Contracts & Procurement, leads procurement and contract management activities across RLO Projects and key mining operations contracts. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and contracting strategies, overseeing contract performance and governance, and ensuring contracts deliver safe, sustainable, and value-for-money outcomes. Through strong commercial leadership and stakeholder collaboration, the role supports the successful delivery of projects and operational objectives while upholding the organization’s values of safety, excellence, accountability, and respect.

This position will be a Hybrid position where visits to site in Red Lake, Ontario will be required. The schedule is 5 days on/ 2 days off/ 4 days on/ 3 days off - 9.5 hour shifts. We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure (Quarterly Bonus and Long-Term Incentives), accommodations, Relocation Assistance and future growth opportunities.

The compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000.00

Key Result Areas include, but are not limited to:

• Lead contract management and administration for major mining operations contracts, ensuring strong governance, compliance, performance monitoring, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Partner with operational and project stakeholders to develop and implement effective sourcing, procurement, and contract strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and implementation.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and support effective management of commercial risks, variations, claims, and disputes.
• Maintain robust contract documentation, reporting, and audit readiness while ensuring compliance with procurement and contract management frameworks.
• Provide expert commercial, procurement, and contract management advice to support informed decision-making across projects and operations.
• Foster strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to support safe, sustainable, and successful project delivery and mining operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and uphold company values of safety, excellence, accountability, and respect in all procurement and contract management activities.

About you

As the Principal Contracts Management, you will have a post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, with a CSCMP designation or equivalent preferred. Mining industry or technical background is considered an asset.

It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:

Experience

• Experience in procurement, contract management, and project environments within resources, construction, industrial services, or similar industries.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and administering commercial contracts and procurement strategies.
• Experience managing commercial negotiations, contract variations, claims, disputes, and contract close-out activities.
• Strong understanding of commercial agreements and contracting practices, ideally within the mining and metals sector.
• Proficiency with contract management and procurement systems, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound commercial decisions, and deliver business outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail, report writing, and data analysis skills.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Effective planning, time management, and organizational skills.

Closing date: August 20, 2026

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.