Senior Contracts Specialist

Montrose Environmental Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join their Calgary office. You will be responsible for managing contracts and collaborating with project managers and legal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and a background in environmental or engineering sectors. A competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Flexible work hours

Vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end contracts management, review and negotiation, preferably in environmental sectors.
• Proficient knowledge of contract law and prompt payment legislation across Western Canada and Ontario.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Legal to manage client and subcontractor contracts.
• Analyze contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks.
• Review terms and conditions of bid documents.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Post secondary university degree or certificate in law, contracts administration or paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OUR PURPOSE

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO…

• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company engaged in interesting, dynamic work
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
• As a Senior Contracts Specialist, you will join our Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto offices as part of our Legal team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Legal in the creation, review, negotiation, execution and management of client and subcontractor contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate and divisional business objectives, processes and risk management practices.
• Work closely with Legal to analyze contractual rights, obligations and potential risks and to effectively communicate findings and means to mitigate contractual risks to internal stakeholders.
• Review terms and conditions of bid documents.
• Perform end-to-end contract management and administration.
• Assist Manager, Contracts and Procurement to coordinate team workload, maintain team calendar and coordinate cross-functional activities and communications.
• Assist in reviewing and updating contract templates.
• Assist in developing and implementing new corporate and divisional contracts management systems, processes and policies.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure applicable policies and procedures are followed in all contracting activities.
• Provide relief administrative support to contract administration personnel, including drafting of contracts, subcontractor management, database entries, contract summaries and RFP reviews.
• Be familiar with current prompt payment, prime contractor and lien legislation in Western Canada and Ontario, stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as required.
• Perform other legal research and administrative duties to support and assist Contracts and Procurement and Legal functions, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary university degree and / or certificate in law, contracts administration or paralegal studies
• 5+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end contracts management, review and negotiation, preferably with experience in the environmental, engineering, construction and / or energy sectors
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
• Proficient knowledge of contract law and prompt payment, prime contractor and lien legislation across Western Canada and Ontario
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors with a service-oriented outlook
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management, with the ability to prioritize while working towards deadlines
• Ability to adapt to new and challenging situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Previous Workday experience would be considered an asset
• Commissioner of Oaths / Notary Public would be considered an asset

WHY CHOOSE MONTROSE?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a salary of $80,000-$90,000, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

LEGAL AUTHORISATION

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

WE WELCOME AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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