Canada, Vancouver
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: May 09, 2025

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Introduction

We are currently hiring a Contracts & Procurement Manager Lead our mining client in either Vancouver or Smithers, BC. You will be responsible for leading all project contracting and procurement functions, including the planning, organizing, and managing of staff, and activities.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity and requires travel to site.

What are you going to do 

  • Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners
  • As a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, collaborate and influence project activities to unlock the value of the resource through strategic investments, and the advancement of development options
  • Manage the project contracts and procurement group and enable success by developing, recommending, and implementing contracting and procurement strategies, for both consultant studies and field program activities, as well as implementing strategies that best support project objectives
  • Collaborate with external Legal Counsel, and other asset owner commercial groups, to develop, integrate and deliver best-practice project contract and procurement practices, policies, procedures and templates for management approval
  • Manage and support Contract and Procurement Leads and other partners on all aspects of the Contracting and Procurement process
  • Support and advise scope owners for interpretation of legal and commercial terms and the application of those terms to handle issues / disputes / claims. Step in as a leader to proactively resolve issues that arise between contractors/vendors and project teams with integrity. Proactively provide guidance to General Manager / Project Director / Project Services Manager and the broader project team regarding contract and procurement management strategies, options, and considerations throughout all stages of contracts and purchase order lifecycles
  • Ensure all personnel are advised on and follow contracting and procurement policies and procedures, and ensure project team members are informed on any changes to the delegation of authority protocol and change management processes
  • Prepare contract and procurement management plans, and reports as required
  • Build, foster, and maintain relationships with the Tahltan, relevant team members, external service providers, and contractors
  • Promote the company's commitment to sustainability, the environment, and health and safety, through leading by example, and demonstrating integrity, sincerity, and openness to feedback
  • Contribute to a culture of teamwork across all constituents and stakeholders
  • Foster a culture of open communication, focus on building relationships across the organization, with the Partners and external audiences, and invest in developing talent within the organization by providing recognition, challenge, and mentorship

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Post-secondary education from a recognized institution is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in an Owner's team type environment from an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) company, running and implementing contract lifecycle activities
  • Large mining project (+$1B) experience is preferred
  • Deep understanding of project lifecycles, project procedures, project roles and responsibilities
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with various contract types, models, and strategies
  • Strong understanding of various legal and commercial terms and ability to rely on those terms
  • Proficient negotiation and dispute resolution skills
  • Significant knowledge and hands-on experience in multiple phases of large project execution
  • Able to identify and raise awareness of contract activities that have an impact on the project
  • Knowledge of and experience working in the industrial engineering and construction industry
  • Strong critical and conceptual thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a confirmed ability to prioritize fast-paced work with minimal guidance to meet tight deadlines

What we offer 

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