Senior Contracts Manager

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead operational delivery and manage consortium coordination. This strategic role involves overseeing contracts, stakeholder relations, and administrative planning for development initiatives, particularly in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work environment with travel as needed

Opportunity to support Indigenous-led infrastructure

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in project administration, infrastructure, or operations.
• Experience in contract management and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, contracts, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinate consortium operations, including governance support and policy development.
• Prepare financial reports, track KPIs, and support audits.

Skills

Project Administration

Stakeholder Coordination

Indigenous Governance

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Law

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project Tracking Tools

Job description

Our client is going through a pivotal stage of growth and is seeking a highly capable Senior Contracts Manager to lead operational delivery, manage consortium coordination, and support executive-level project governance.

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on administrator who can operate at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, Indigenous governance, and public-sector collaboration. This role oversees systems, contracts, reporting, stakeholder relations, and administrative planning for our development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage project timelines, contracts, and compliance with funding requirements.
2. Coordinate consortium operations, including governance support and policy development.
3. Liaise with government agencies, partner communities, and professional advisors.
4. Prepare financial reports, track KPIs, and support audits.
5. Support recruitment, special projects, and organizational growth planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5–8 years in project administration, infrastructure, or operations.
• Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in contract management and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or governments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project tracking tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in infrastructure or nonprofit development.
• Understanding of Indigenous governance and funding programs.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work environment with travel as needed.
• Opportunity to support Indigenous-led infrastructure and economic reconciliation.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.