Senior contract administrator

Are you looking for a role that challenges you and lets you lead complex contract activities? Do you thrive in an environment where you guide teams, oversee high‑value contractual relationships, and ensure successful delivery across large projects? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide leadership in both pre‑ and post‑contract management while serving as a key liaison between CNL and its contractors and suppliers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you.
What will you be doing
Contract Administration & Compliance
Reading, analyzing, interpreting, and applying contract terms in daily transactions and minor disputes.
Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all commercial and contractual matters.
Verifying contractual compliance and ensuring technical and commercial conditions are met throughout execution and upon completion.
Documenting, logging, managing, and tracking contract deliverables, decisions, events, and supplier documentation in accordance with Document Control procedures.
Contract Execution & Change Management
Coordinating and leading Contract Kick-off Meetings and Supplier Progress Meetings.
Managing Contract Change Control to ensure early identification, evaluation, negotiation, documentation, approval, and proper funding of changes.
Developing Contract Execution Plans in conjunction with the contract team.
Collaborating with Contract Officers, Supply Chain Management, and Legal to interpret the contract and expedite disputes appropriately.
Financial & Performance Oversight
Verifying invoice accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements; monitoring timely supplier payments.
Leading the development and reporting of contract performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and technical metrics.
Conducting and supporting performance meetings at the frequency required by the contract.
Ensuring contract completion by confirming all work, deficiencies, and administrative matters are resolved.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management
Providing specialized advice in the development and enhancement of contract administration processes, procedures, and tools.
Participating in and leading Lessons Learned meetings; documenting and sharing lessons identified through contract execution.
Participating in and leading process and procedure creation or improvement initiatives.
Supporting organizational learning by sharing best practices and contributing to improvement of contract management frameworks.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What We Are Looking For
Education
Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or Contract Administration.
Designation holder or enrolment in a Certified Supply Chain Program (E.g., National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)-Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL), etc.) is considered an asset.
Experience
10+ years of relevant experience, including projects and/or construction projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract management, contract law, and procurement practices, processes, and activities, with an emphasis on complex procurements that require input from technical experts, legal counsel, quality assurance personnel, and other stakeholders.
Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in customer service, relationship management, negotiation, and conflict, claims, and dispute resolution.
Experience working in a highly regulated or nuclear environment is considered an asset.
Technical knowledge of, or demonstrated understanding of, design and construction contracts is considered an asset.
Ability to work independently, establish priorities to meet competing deadlines, and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, accountability, and commitment to results, including the willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business objectives.
Ability to interpret scopes of work, drawings, and technical specifications, and understand fundamental technical and quality requirements.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, time management, coordination, planning, organization, problem-solving, analysis, research, reporting, customer service, and leadership.
Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others without direct authority.
Ability to lead, coordinate, and facilitate contract administration and contract management activities for multiple and/or complex contracts by applying strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point. Working knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite, Shar