Contracts Specialist

**_Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience_**

**Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS). The NWS is a joint Canada and United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in Northern Canada; a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.**

**SCOPE**:
The Contracts Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Corporate Contracting policies and procedures when procuring goods and services through the Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation process.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Liaises with requisitioning department to gather background information and determine whether requirements are to be satisfied by issuing Request for Proposals/Request for Quotation or via existing Contract Agreements.
- Provides assistance to Company personnel in developing service, equipment and material specifications and standards.
- Notifies Inuit Organizations of potential work.
- Prepares and distributes Requests for Proposals/Quotations.
- Receives and ensures analysis of bidders’ proposals/quotations are based on evaluation criteria.
- Drafts Contract, obtains the necessary internal approvals, and issues Contract(s) for signing.
- Negotiates Contract agreement with contractor(s) and vendor(s).
- Prepares proposals for submission to PWGSC for approval.
- Liaises with contractors and vendors to resolve/clarify Contractual issues or concerns.
- Maintains a file on contractors, vendors, quotations and Contracts to ensure a proper audit trail.
- Coordinate the planning of contract renewals, extensions and amendments.
- Reviews and negotiates various building leases, Standing Offer Agreements, etc.
- Performs other duties assigned by a higher authority, which are unplanned or of a transient nature that may include trips to or working at the Northern sites.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION**:A degree in Business Administration or related field is preferable. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

**KNOWLEDGE OF**:Procurement,** **Contract Law principles, Government of Canada contracting policies, and Aboriginal Land Claim Settlements

**COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and negotiating skills;
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve under deadline pressures and competing priorities.
- Proficient computer and technology interface skills
- Capacity to function purposefully and efficiently in deadline-driven situations
- Regularly exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Interact effectively with a diverse group of professional backgrounds and personalities
- Maintain a flexible, collaborative, and positive work environment at all times
- Understand and follow rules, policies, and procedures
- Able to follow directions from a supervisor, work productively, and stay engaged with a minimum amount of oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication preferred

**APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.**

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