Senior Contracts Lead – Complex Projects

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. at Chalk River is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide leadership in pre- and post-contract management.

You will serve as a key liaison between CNL and contractors/suppliers, guiding complex procurement and ensuring delivery across large projects. You will lead contract execution, change control, and performance oversight, working with legal, supply chain, and project teams in a hybrid Ontario environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant contract experience, including complex projects.
• Experience in a nuclear or highly regulated environment is an asset.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration, compliance, and support throughout execution.
• Lead contract change control, meetings, and execution plans.
• Verify invoice accuracy and monitor supplier performance.
• Develop and share contract management processes and tools.
• Collaborate with contract officers, supply chain, and legal to resolve disputes.
• Maintain organized contract documentation per procedures.
• Provide guidance to teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Regulated environment

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or Contract Administration

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

SharePoint

ISNetworld

E-Sign

AVEVA

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. at Chalk River is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide leadership in pre- and post-contract management.

You will serve as a key liaison between CNL and contractors/suppliers, guiding complex procurement and ensuring delivery across large projects. You will lead contract execution, change control, and performance oversight, working with legal, supply chain, and project teams in a hybrid Ontario environment.