Contract Management and Public Procurement Advisor

Tasks

• Participate in the planning and coordination of large-scale public procurement and contract management files, in collaboration with internal teams and various partners.
• Contribute to the development of tendering strategies and contractual approaches aligned with operational needs, stakeholder objectives and market conditions.
• Conduct market analyses, benchmarking activities, and industry monitoring to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of tender documents and contractual documentation.
• Contribute to the drafting and revision of administrative, commercial, and contractual clauses.
• Participate in bid evaluations and provide recommendations on commercial and administrative aspects.
• Manage the administrative and commercial follow-up of contracts under your responsibility.
• Monitor contractual obligations, timelines, and supplier deliverables.
• Participate in the processing of change requests, waivers, and contract amendments.
• Contribute to resolving non-compliance issues, commercial concerns, and contractual disputes.
• Prepare tracking reports, registers, analyses, presentations, and other tools required for file management.
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, and committees with stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.
• Follow up on action items, decisions, and deadlines related to assigned files.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of public procurement and contract management processes
• Monitor regulatory, commercial, and contractual trends relevant to the industry.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Advantages

• 35-hour work week.
• Flexible schedule based on arrangements agreed upon with the immediate supervisor.
• Hybrid work model: office presence required every Tuesday and every other Thursday.
• Group insurance plan with a 50% employer contribution.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• 3 to 6 weeks of vacation, depending on seniority.
• 11 statutory holidays.
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day when the office is closed.
• Access to an on-site fitness center.
• Reimbursement of monthly public transit passes.
• Monthly allowance for the use of a personal cell phone when required for work purposes.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, public administration or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in contract management, public tendering, contract administration or contract-based project management.
• Experience in public procurement.
• Experience managing complex contracts or large-scale procurement projects is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Strong autonomy, attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent coordination and collaboration abilities with various stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Fluency in French and a good command of English, both spoken and written. Functional English will also be considered (to communicate with clients approximately 30% of the time).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.