Contract Performance Professional
- Pay Rate: $64.70/hour, depending on experience
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a Contract Performance Professional 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 Performance Professional in this role will act as the primary "owner-manager" of assigned contracts, ensuring they meet critical performance objectives in alignment with the orginaizations strategic goals. This role is far more than administrative; it requires a strategic leader who can navigate complex business environments, manage high-value relationships, and apply expert knowledge of contract terms and conditions to drive value.
You will lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute contract management processes, ensuring compliance, optimizing costs through innovation, and managing risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
High-Level Outcomes
- Performance Excellence: Ensure contractors and contracts operate in alignment with performance objectives and approved business strategies.
- Strategic Leadership: Act as the recognized contracts expert for assigned categories, anticipating future trends and managing benefit realization plans.
- Process Improvement: Lead the development and implementation of business process improvements and time/cost-saving initiatives.
- Practice Advancement: Contribute to the sustainment and growth of ’s Contract Management Practice framework.
Responsibilities
- Contractor Relationship Management: Build and maintain robust relationships across internal business groups and external suppliers. Turn difficult conversations into constructive, mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Contract Leadership: Articulate contract formats, pricing structures, and scope definitions to stakeholders to ensure total compliance and minimize risk.
- Benefits Realization: Direct contract management activities to ensure the expected strategic benefits of multi-year contracts are fully realized.
- Change Management: Plan and lead change initiatives using structured project management methodologies to support new contracts and organizational shifts.
Qualifications
- 8 years of proven experience executing value-add contracts and delivering strategic business outcomes.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to Senior Leaders.
- Proficiency in analyzing data, interpreting trends, and communicating findings to drive decision-making.
- Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- The Ideal Candidate (Differentiators)
- 10+ years of experience in contract execution and strategic benefit delivery.
- Experience within a Crown Corporation, government environment, or the Utility sector.
- Strong competency in civil construction, engineering, design, or construction management.
- Partial or full completion of SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or WCC (World Commerce & Contracting) certification.
- A growth mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt leadership styles in a complex, changing context.
- Education and Certifications
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering (relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered).
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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