Contract Administrator

Are you looking for a role that challenges you and lets you make a real impact? Do you thrive in environments where you’re responsible for managing complex relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met? Our Chalk River location is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee and support the full lifecycle of supplier and vendor agreements. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Contract Analysis & Compliance
  • Reading, analyzing, 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.
  

What we are looking for:

• 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 of 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 Conditions:

• 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

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• 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

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Hybrid

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife right at your doorstep. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.

Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

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

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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