• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14715

Senior Contract Professional – Contract Administration & Contractor Management

Location: Burnaby, BC
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Openings: 2

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking two Senior Contract Professionals to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers. These positions will focus on contract administration, contractor management, and post-award contract execution, supporting complex service agreements and ongoing project delivery.

The successful candidates will play a key role in onboarding contractors, administering commercial contracts, managing contractual documentation, and supporting contractor performance and governance activities.

This opportunity is well suited to experienced contract professionals who combine strong commercial judgment with hands-on contract administration skills, particularly those who have supported installation, maintenance, infrastructure, or industrial contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor onboarding under newly executed Master Service Agreements (MSAs), ensuring contractual, administrative, and system requirements are completed.

• Administer medium to high-complexity commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle.

• Prepare, review, and manage formal contract correspondence, documentation, submittals, and transmittals.

• Integrate newly awarded contracts into existing portfolios, establishing governance, reporting, and administration processes.

• Provide contract interpretation, guidance, and administrative support to project delivery teams.

• Identify contractual and commercial risks, support negotiations, and help mitigate potential claims and disputes.

• Lead contractor performance management activities, including performance measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage SAP purchase requisitions, Service Entry Sheets, invoice approvals, and payment processes.

• Coordinate annual rate adjustments, contract change orders, and other contractual modifications.

• Organize and facilitate contractor stewardship meetings, annual performance reviews, and contract governance discussions.

• Maintain accurate contract records, reporting, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of contract management experience, including extensive hands-on contract administration.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting, administering, and managing commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle.

• Experience supporting installation and/or maintenance contractors is strongly preferred.

• Practical experience using SAP for procurement, purchasing, invoicing, and payment processing.

• Proficiency with SharePoint or similar document management systems for contract administration and records management.

• Experience providing contractual guidance to internal stakeholders, resolving issues, and supporting successful contract execution.

• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, commercial risks, and contractor relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.

• Background in construction scheduling, project coordination, or project controls.

• Experience with contractor performance management, stewardship programs, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, industrial, construction, or large capital project environments.

• Certification in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

These roles offer the opportunity to take ownership of important contract administration and contractor management activities within a large, complex utility environment.

You'll work closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders while contributing to contract governance, commercial risk management, and contractor performance improvements.

If you're a contract professional who enjoys balancing commercial problem-solving with the practical details of contract execution, this could be an excellent next opportunity.

Apply Today

Interested in taking the next step in your contract management career?

Apply today with your updated resume to learn more about these opportunities. We welcome applications from experienced contract professionals with strong SAP, commercial contract administration, and contractor management experience.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com