Agreement and Partnership Manager

ABOUT THE LAC STE. ANNE MÉTIS COMMUNITY The Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association (LSAMCA) is the representative body for the historic and contemporary Lac Ste. Anne Métis (LSAM) community, an independent, vibrant Métis community whose section 35 (Constitution Act, 1982) Métis Aboriginal rights were credible asserted by the Province of Alberta in 2022. The Lac Ste. Anne Métis community’s traditional territory encompasses lands and waters that are today known as west central and northwest Alberta. As a kinship-based community with a strong sense of community and cultural identity, we participate in a shared culture inclusive of our distinctive customs and traditions, including the continued exercise of our Métis harvesting rights. These activities and way of life remain core to our identity as a modern-day, rights bearing Métis people. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Agreement & Partnership Manager is responsible for managing the Lac Ste. Anne Metis Development Limited Partnership’s (“LSAMD LP”) relationships, partnerships, and business agreements in Alberta. This position plays a key role in maintaining existing and development new relationships with relevant proponent, prime contractor, partner company (suppliers, service providers) staff, as well as other stakeholders. The Agreement & Partnership Manager oversees agreements from initial development and negotiation through execution, monitoring, renewal and closure. The position ensures that obligations within existing agreements are well understood and fulfilled. Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and developing new business relationships is key to this role. ****When applying, please include your resume, cover letter & references.**** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Agreement Management Manage the full lifecycle of agreements including any associated work orders. Monitor key dates and coordinate agreement renewals, extensions, amendments, and close-outs. Coordinate agreement negotiations with new suppliers and service providers. Maintain an organized agreement management system and ensure agreements, amendments, renewals, and supporting documentation are current. Monitor agreement performance and identify any potential agreements risks or issues. Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before contracts or amendments are finalized. Work with management and/or legal advisors when specialized contract or legal advice is required. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive agreement and business information. Partnership Development & Management Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with proponents, prime contractors, business partners and other stakeholders, as required. Identify opportunities for improvement and growth within existing agreements. Identify opportunities to establish new partnerships that support organizational and business objectives. Initiate the development of partnership agreements, memorandums of understanding, service agreements, and other collaborative arrangements, as required. Represent the organization professionally at meetings, networking events, community events, and industry functions. Act as a key point of contact between the organization and external partners. Support the development of proposals, bids, submissions, and partnership opportunities. Procurement & Business Development Monitor procurement opportunities, programs, funding opportunities, and partnership initiatives. Identify potential business opportunities that may be of interest to LSAMCA member owned businesses. Assist with requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for information (RFIs), expressions of interest (EOIs), tenders, and other procurement processes. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant prime contractors. Evaluate potential partners based on qualifications, capacity, experience, and other rele…

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