Contract Administrator

Job Title: Contract AdministratorJob Location: Mirabel, QC or Enfield, NSJob Code: 42996Job Schedule: Day ShiftCompensation Range: Between $70,000 - $120,000 CDN annually The Contract Administrator reports to the Manager of Contracts. Responsibilities: Influencing successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs; Providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance; Analyzing new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives; Protecting the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions; Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures; Managing the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration; Establishing and maintaining primary contractual interface with the customer; and Maximizing cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives. Essential Functions: Upon receiving requests to bid, review proposed terms and conditions to identify contractual and legal implications and provide appropriate comments to management; Ensure that risks in each project are covered by terms and conditions; Negotiate terms and conditions of each contract and document each step; Write contractual clauses and various project administration correspondence; Ensure the follow-up of billings and bill payments; Communicate regularly with clients to gather their comments on the company's performance; Contribute in identifying and developing new business opportunities; Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction; Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches; Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products; Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures and practices; and Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of legal terms and conditions; Bilingual, French and English (oral and written); and Business acumen and strong business writing skills. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with development contracts, production, sustainment, and services; Previous experience within the aerospace industry; Contract administration experience with military, international, Canadian Government and US Government; Strong negotiations skills and experience including terms and conditions, requirements, pricing, IP, data rights, etc.; Proficient in providing risk mitigation plans to programs related to source selection; Able to work and communicate effectively across functions; and Able to work in a high-pressure environment, able to meet deadlines and expectations, able to multitask. Eligibility Criteria: Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program; and Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance. L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion. This job is for an existing vacancy.

The Contract Administrator manages the full lifecycle of contracts, including proposal development, negotiation, and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies. They act as the primary interface with customers to achieve business and financial objectives while mitigating contractual risks.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience or a Graduate degree with 4 years of experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with the ability to obtain Canadian government security clearances.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Contract administration
• Negotiation
• Risk mitigation
• Contractual terms and conditions
• Business acumen
• Proposal development
• Compliance
• Legal analysis
• Project management
• Financial objectives
• Revenue recognition
• Business writing
• Bilingualism
• Strategic guidance
• Stakeholder management
• Source Selection
• Influencing Skills
• Proposal Development
• Influencing Without Authority
• Secret Clearance
• Project Administration
• Business Objectives
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Risk Mitigation
• Change Control Process
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Business Writing
• Communication
• Contract Management
• Cooperation
• Innovation
• Multitasking
• Suspension (Vehicle)
• Revenue Recognition
• Reliability
• Aerospace Industry

• Legal
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Contract Administrator
• Contracts Administrator
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week