Senior Contracts Advisor

Job summary

Administer and manage project contracts after award, maintaining contract records and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and governance processes. Coordinate supplier performance, costs, milestones, amendments, sourcing support, and contract close-out with project, construction, supply chain, and business stakeholders.

Job details

SCM Contracts Advisor (Level 4) | Calgary, AB | 12-Month Contract 📍 Location: On-site - Calgary, AB 📅 Duration: November 23, 2026 to November 22, 2027 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week 💲 Pay Rate: $60-$65/hour T4 + 4% Vacation Pay About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced SCM Contracts Advisor to support major project and supply chain initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, SCM Projects, this role will lead and support post-award contract administration activities while ensuring contracts are managed effectively throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate with Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Construction Management, suppliers, and business stakeholders to coordinate contract performance, change management, commercial administration, and contract close-out activities. This role may also support sourcing and procurement activities as business needs require. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration Administer project contracts in accordance with established policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Maintain contract records, documentation, approvals, and audit trails. Ensure compliance with contract terms and governance processes. Post-Award Contract Management Review awarded contracts and supporting documentation to understand scope, deliverables, commercial terms, and reporting requirements. Create and maintain contract files, trackers, change logs, and key contact lists. Coordinate supplier onboarding and contract kick-off meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and approval packages. Performance, Cost & Change Management Coordinate supplier performance meetings and monitor contract compliance. Track project milestones, costs, commitments, forecasts, and purchase orders. Manage contract amendments, change orders, and requests for information. Identify risks, discrepancies, and commercial issues, escalating concerns when necessary. Support contract close-out activities, documentation completion, and supplier performance evaluations. Sourcing & Procurement Support Assist with end-to-end sourcing activities including: Bid package preparation Competitive bid events Bidder communications Evaluation coordination Award recommendations Contract negotiations and approvals Maintain sourcing and contracting documentation within applicable systems. Required Qualifications ✅ Legally entitled to work in Canada ✅ Post-secondary education in: Supply Chain Management Business Engineering Construction Management Or a related discipline ✅ 5+ years of experience in: Contract Administration Procurement / Supply Chain Commercial Contracts Project Support ✅ Experience with: Post-award contract administration Bid evaluations and sourcing events Contract amendments and change orders Supplier performance management Contract close-out processes ✅ Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite ERP systems E-Sourcing platforms Contract Management systems Document Management tools Electronic Signature platforms Nice to Have Experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, or field operations environments. Skills & Competencies Strong contract administration and commercial acumen Excellent organization and documentation management skills Ability to identify risks, gaps, and compliance concerns Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience preparing meeting minutes, reports, and contract documentation Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Professional, accountable, and solutions-oriented approach Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing project team and play a key role in managing contract execution, supplier relationships, and commercial performance on large-scale projects. Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications. Why Kelly? At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

What you’ll do

Administer and manage project contracts after award, maintaining contract records and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and governance processes. Coordinate supplier performance, costs, milestones, amendments, sourcing support, and contract close-out with project, construction, supply chain, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in supply chain management, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, along with at least five years of relevant contract administration, procurement, supply chain, commercial contracts, or project support experience. Candidates should have experience with post-award administration, sourcing and bid evaluations, amendments, supplier performance, and close-out, plus proficiency with office, ERP, e-sourcing, contract management, document management, and e-signature tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Ongoing Career Support

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Administration
• Post-Award Contract Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Bid Evaluation
• Sourcing Events
• Contract Amendments
• Change Order Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Contract Close-Out
• Commercial Administration
• Risk Identification
• Compliance Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Construction
• Administrative

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