Contract Management Specialist – Major Projects
- Pay Rate: $76.10/hour, depending on experience
- Contract: Start Date 2026-12-07 End Date 2027-12-04 (1 Year)
- Location: Vernon British Columbia – Open to remote candidates anywhere in British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a PCM Station Projects – Contract Management/Strategy on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Contract Professional in this role will provide end-to-end contract management support for high-complexity projects and active operations across our clients organization. This role is responsible for supporting contract strategy during project planning, as well as managing active contracts to ensure work is delivered safely, with high quality, within budget, and on schedule. Working closely with cross-functional project teams, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers, the successful candidate will apply expert knowledge of public sector procurement law, supply chain practices, and contract risk management to achieve optimal value.
Responsibilities
- Contract Strategy & Planning: Provide expert contract strategy support during project planning phases, aligning procurement approaches with project scopes, operational risks, and budget requirements.
- Active Contract Management: Oversee formal management of high-complexity procurement contracts (including Supply, Supply & Install, and Services contracts) throughout their full lifecycle.
- Performance & Risk Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance and compliance; identify and address contractual issues proactively to minimize risk and maximize supplier accountability.
- Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships between suppliers, business units, and ’s Supply Chain organization. Facilitate issue resolution and transparent communication.
- Financial Tracking & Reporting: Forecast, track, and report on contract usage and expenditures to ensure alignment with ’s financial control policies, corporate governance, and approved budgets.
- Procurement Advisory: Deliver guidance to client groups on sourcing, procurement tactics, and contract terms, leveraging deep expertise in public sector procurement law and commercial contract structures (liabilities, indemnities, scope variations, etc.).
Qualifications
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of dedicated contract management work experience in complex, capital-intensive environments.
- Thorough working knowledge of procurement contract types (Supply, Supply & Install, Services) and key legal/contractual terms (liabilities, risk allocation, default, termination).
- Proven track record in providing strategic contract input during project planning and driving structured administration for active contracts.
- Advanced professional English communication skills (both written and oral).
- ntermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Nice-to-Have / Assets:
- Direct hands-on experience using SAP for procurement, purchase order management, or contract tracking is strongly preferred.
- Background in project management or operational delivery within construction, utility, or industrial maintenance environments.
- Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Professional certification in Supply Chain (e.g., SCMP) or Project Management (e.g., PMP) is an asset.
Additional Information
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
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