Contract Administrator

• Contract Analysis & Compliance

• Interpreting and applying contract terms in daily transactions and minor disputes.
• Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all commercial and contractual matters.
• Verifying technical and commercial compliance throughout execution and at contract completion.
• Documenting, logging, managing, and tracking deliverables, decisions, events, and supplier documentation in accordance with Document Control procedures.
• Contract Execution & Change Management

• Coordinating and leading Contract Kick‑off Meetings and Supplier Progress Meetings.
• Managing Contract Change Control by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, documenting, approving, and securing funding for changes.
• Developing Contract Execution Plans in collaboration with the contract team.
• Collaborating with Contract Officers, Supply Chain Management, and Legal to interpret contract requirements and escalating disputes when necessary.
• Financial & Performance Oversight

• Verifying invoice accuracy and compliance with contract requirements and monitoring timely supplier payments.
• Leading the development and reporting of contract performance metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and technical measures.
• Conducting and supporting performance meetings as required by the contract.
• Ensuring full contract completion by resolving work items, deficiencies, and administrative requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management

• Providing specialized advice to enhance contract administration processes, procedures, and tools.
• Participating in and leading Lessons Learned meetings, documenting and sharing insights gained during contract execution.
• Leading or contributing to process and procedure creation or improvement initiatives.
• Sharing best practices and supporting organizational learning to strengthen contract management frameworks.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration/ Supply Chain Management/ Engineering/ Contract Administration.
• Designation holder or enrolment in a Certified Supply Chain Program (E.g., National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)-Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) etc.) is considered an asset.
• Experience

• 3-5 years pertinent experience or 8 years of equivalent experience with projects and/or construction projects.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of contract law, procurement practices and processes/processes and tasks, with an emphasis on complex procurements requiring the participation of technical experts (technical experts, legal, quality assurance).
• Demonstrated understanding of contract terminology and contract interpretation, contract strategies, pricing models and contract risks.
• Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in relationship management, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to work in a team environment both within Supply Chain and with internal clients.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities to meet conflicting deadlines, and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Strong computer skills at an advanced level in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Outstanding organizational skills and oral and written communication capabilities.
• Strong sense of accountability, work ethic and analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others through influence rather than authority.
• Ability to maintain clear, concise documentation on all stages of the procurement.
• Technical background/knowledge, or a demonstrated understanding of design/construction contracts, would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of Quality Assurance programs. Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance programs would be an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of contract terminology and contract interpretation, contract strategies, pricing models (e.g., Fixed Price, Unit, Time and Material (T&M), Target Cost, etc.) and various contract risks and liabilities.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of Quality Assurance programs.
• Understanding of Financial (cost) management and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance programs is considered an asset.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• Being able to participate in walk-downs/navigate throughout the Work Site.
• Working for long hours in a non-standard office environment that may exert physical and mental pressures.
• The environment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights, and signals as a safety requirement.
• Conflicting deadlines and unplanned demands, which may require work beyond the normal working hours.
• Potential access to hazardous environments, requiring the incumbent to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (PPE&C) to mitigate any potential physical/health hazards.
• Potential hazards include, but are not limited to: dirt, dust, smoke, heat, and other potential industrial hazards

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

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