Administrator, Contract Systems

Location

Calgary, AB | Canada

Job description

WHO WE ARE   

“Energizing the Future.” 

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth. 

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at,  . 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.  

ABOUT THE ROLE  

An exciting and challenging role within TransAlta for a Contract Systems Administrator, Energy Trading within the Legal group. The successful candidate will report to Legal Counsel, Trading Operations and be part of the team that supports Energy Trading. The candidate will be knowledgeable in various contract systems and procedures and provide back-up assistance to the contract trading role as required. The position will appeal to an individual who thrives in a fast paced environment, is able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, has excellent communications skills and is interested in contributing to achieving business results in a rapidly changing and challenging area of the energy business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO   

• eContracts administration :
  • Work closely with users to determine their needs and provide guidance for set up
  • Permissions:
    • Set up new users in SharePoint and eContracts
    • Receive and act on Smart Services Ticket requests
    • Respond to staff changes notices
  • Coordinating and working closely with vendor:

• Maintaining system integrity
• Coordinating resolution of outstanding issues
• Identifying and coordination enhancements
  • Troubleshooting:
  • Assist with training of users and assist with keeping training documentation current
  • System upgrades; patch testing and maintenance in staging, production and Disaster Recovery sites
  • Uploading documents into system for internal clients
  • Notify all users of outages and upcoming maintenance
  • Involvement with the Power BI Platform
  • Develop and maintain procedures for admin and users

• Accounting and Trading Systems
  • Trouble shoot issues encountered by traders and settlements team
  • Upgrade and patch testing
• Assist and back up to Contract Administrator by assisting with:
  • Contracts Management:
    • Coordinating and monitoring contract documentation workflow and priorities among various internal and external stakeholders and ensuring all documentation complies with relevant corporate and contract policies and procedures
    • Communicating directly with counterparties regarding requests for new trading agreements
    • Preparing execution documentation including obtaining required internal approvals and signatures and ensuring that all required corporate documents are sent and received
  • Contract Administration:
    • Creating, maintaining and disable counterparty profiles and contracts on internal trading and Accounting systems
    • Ensuring supporting documentation and executed contracts are complete and posted in the various records management systems

Authority

• Financial spending authority in accordance with Financial Policy 202. (210 and CEMP)

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU   

• Degree or diploma in business administration, IT or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years System Admin/IT or related experience.
• A strong background in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Adobe is a necessity and database management and SAP is a definite asset.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to be responsive to multiple requests, on a timely basis, in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment.
• Able to work independently on a variety of simultaneous projects and tasks.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Committed to enhancing and maintaining a compliance culture; strong ethics coupled with respect for the highest compliance standards.
• Committed to working additional hours if and when required to complete all major accountabilities within necessary deadlines.

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about we can  energize your future, check out our new  . 

Become part of our TransAlta team today!  We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process. 

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