Contracts Specialist

Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to support contract management activities within a large-scale industrial environment in Saskatchewan. This role will focus on the establishment, mobilization, administration, and ongoing performance management of operational contracts while working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and procurement teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial and contractor management experience, with the ability to manage contract-related risks, monitor performance, support cost and schedule requirements, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and commercial outcomes. The position requires regular site travel and engagement with contractors and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, review, and update training materials for underground mining Monitor contractor performance against contractual scope, deliverables, and established KPIs.
• Support internal stakeholders with contractor sourcing, engagement, performance management, and risk management.
• Facilitate key contractor meetings, including pre-mobilization, safety performance, contract performance, dispute resolution, and contract close-out.
• Support the development of scopes of work, risk assessments, and contractor management documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that support cost efficiencies and productivity gains within contract scopes.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase requisitions while ensuring compliance and efficient processing.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization and demobilization activities, including associated change management.
• Review and facilitate the timely processing of service entry sheets and invoices.
• Identify potential vendors and collaborate with Procurement to assess alternative sourcing options.
• Maintain accurate cost information within portfolio management systems.
• Support commercial opportunities and ensure timely updates relating to cost, schedule, and budget.
• Provide input to support accruals and assist project owners with relevant reporting requirements.
• Ensure contract management activities comply with applicable standards and requirements.
• Coordinate vendor master data requests and support the onboarding of new vendors.
• Participate in site meetings and contractor toolbox talks as required, helping to identify, report, and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, business planning/administration, finance, management control, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor management and/or project management within mining, resources, or a similar industrial environment.
• Proven ability to assess, manage, and advise on contract-related risks while supporting safe and compliant contractor operations.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including providing guidance on contractor sourcing, engagement, performance, and risk management.
• Post-secondary education in contract management, procurement, business, law, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Previous experience within the mineral resources industry is beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support cost, budget, reporting, and contractor performance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, Procurement, vendors, and contractors in both office and site environments

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.