Senior Contracts Specialist

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Our Core Values Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us! Location: Calgary Head Office Department: Supply Chain Reports to: Manager, Contracts & Procurement Worker Type: Employee Schedule Type: Full-time Work Setting: In-office Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Contracts Specialist. In this position, you will play a key role in planning, implementing, and administrating contract awards. This includes developing the contract plan, contract formation, contract negotiation, managing the contract management life cycle, mitigating risks too awarding contracts, claim management, and contract closeout. The Contract Specialist will support the development of project supply chain strategies and work collaboratively with project teams to obtain approval and implement resulting strategies and plans. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with other departments to develop contracting strategies and the format and scope of contracts. Anticipate and assess supply chain risks and project impacts to support the development of solutions. Coordinate debriefing sessions with unsuccessful respondents to maintain ongoing relationships. For direct awards, contribute to the development of the RFP/RFQ proponent evaluation criteria, evaluation weightings, and performance indicators to ensure that the most suitable contractor is selected. Provide assistance in the preparation and/or editing of contract documents; and ensuring that the technical, commercial, legal, and other requirements are properly and accurately described in the contract documents. Draft RFP/RFQ packages using standard templates and tailoring as required to execute the approved strategies and contracting plans; facilitating evaluation teams and negotiations with suppliers and contractors, as required. Oversee assigned contract management, including ensuring that project or business personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance and modifications. Coordinate the flow of information between the business unit and legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters raised are addressed efficiently and promptly. Participate in Contract Audits, as required. Qualifications and Professi…

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