Location
Oakville, ON | Canada
Job description
Contract Administrator
Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Contract Administrator for our Oakville Head office. The Contract Administrator will support the sales, supply chain, and operations teams to capitalize on new opportunities while maintaining alignment with the company's risk tolerance and policies. They may interface directly with customers or may provide internal advice which is then implemented by other teams. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the change order process, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial for successful coordination between sales, legal, and other departments, and for advancing the company's interests while preserving goodwill with its customers and vendors.
What will you do as a Contract Administrator ?
- Review and negotiate customer and vendor contracts while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable law and company policies.
- Work closely with sales, operations, legal, and finance teams to understand customer needs, address commercial concerns, and tailor contract terms to meet specific requirements.
- Monitor compliance with exception reporting and approval processes under the relevant Delegation of Authority policy.
- Maintain accurate and organized records, including contracts, amendments, material correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Effectively communicate contract terms and conditions to relevant internal parties.
- Support the continuous improvement of the contracting process, including contributing to playbooks, precedents, and training materials, and staying informed about industry best practices and changes in relevant laws.
- Generate reports on contract performance, status, and key metrics for management review and decision-making.
Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial, and institutional
- Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
- Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
- RRSP
- Hands-on and supportive leadership team
- Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
- Employee referral bonus program
- Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail)
- …much more
Do you have the Spark? Here's what we are looking for:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within the industry, OR 5 years out of industry
- Communication — Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skills
- Critical Thinking – Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challenges
- Attention to Detail — The ability to spot details at close and far range, noticing settings, operations, and site conditions that are different than the norm and adjust accordingly.
- Strong industry experience with reputable employers in contract administration, contract management, or a related role, with a proven track record of successfully managing the contract negotiation process. Formal education in business or legal subjects is welcome but will be considered holistically with prior experience.
- Familiarity with construction and/or technical service industry practices, contract administration processes, negotiation techniques, and key legal concepts applicable to contracts.
- Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
Who is Spark Power? Do you have the Spark?
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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