Senior Contract Administrator

Artemis-Gold-Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Job summary

Artemis Gold Inc., via BW Gold, seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to support mining operations in British Columbia. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts for goods, services, construction, and equipment, and administer the full contract lifecycle.

This role requires 5–8 years of contract experience in mining or capital-intensive industries, knowledge of Mines Act or BC regulations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, supply chain management, law, or related field.
• Professional designations such as SCMP or CPCM are assets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in mining, construction, or capital-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of contract law principles and contract management systems.
• Familiarity with Mines Act and BC regulations.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel to remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts for mining operations (goods, services, construction, equipment).
• Administer full contract lifecycle: execution, performance, variations, claims, close-out; track milestones and obligations.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and BC regulations; identify risks and mitigation.
• Maintain contract registers, files and reports for management review.
• Support procurement, operations, engineering and finance in contracting strategies.

Skills

Communication

Contract management

Negotiation

Mining regulations

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, supply chain management, law, or related field

Tools

Contract management software

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity 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 centralBritish Columbiaapproximately 160km southwest ofPrince Georgeand 450km northeast ofVancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved inJanuary 2025and commercial production was declared onMay 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visitwww.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Contracts, the Senior Contract Administrator will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts for the mining operation, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and serving as a primary backup to the Superintendent – Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Review: Assist in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts for goods, services, construction, and equipment related to mining operations, ensuring terms align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Administer the full contract lifecycle including execution, performance monitoring, variations, claims management, and close-out, while tracking key milestones, obligations, and deliverables.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all contracts comply with internal policies, commercial standards, and British Columbia regulations (including the Mines Act); identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies; support internal and external audits.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, operations, engineering, legal, and finance teams to gather requirements, provide commercial advice, and support decision-making on contracting strategies.
• Contract Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate contract registers, files, and records; prepare regular reports on contract status, performance, risks, and commercial issues for management review.
• Vendor and Commercial Management: Assist with vendor performance evaluation, relationship management, and resolution of commercial disputes or claims in a fair and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–8 years in contract administration, commercial management, or procurement, with demonstrated experience supporting senior contracts or commercial roles; prior experience in mining, construction, or a capital-intensive industry is strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of contract law principles, commercial terms and conditions, contract negotiation, and contract management systems; familiarity with standard forms used in mining and construction (e.g., equipment supply, services, EPC/EPCM) and ERP or contract management software.
• Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of British Columbia-specific mining and commercial regulations, including the Mines Act and relevant procurement/contracting practices for resource companies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, supply chain management, law, or a related field; professional designations such as SCMP, CPCM, or equivalent are considered an asset.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for preparing contract documents, commercial reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, engineering, and procurement); ability to explain complex commercial and contractual concepts in clear, practical terms.

• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced mining environment, including potential site visits to remote locations in British Columbia, with flexibility to handle shifting priorities, urgent negotiations, and operational changes.

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.