Response Readiness Contractor Specialist
1 week ago
**Response Readiness Contractor Specialist**- Fixed-Term 18-month Contract**
Location: Nanaimo, BC (Some flexibility on other locations within Metro Vancouver & Sidney BC)
Department: Response Readiness
Reports to: Manager, Response Readiness
**Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast**
At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but vital: to protect the West Coast through world-class marine spill preparedness and response.
We are looking for a Response Readiness Contractor Specialist to join our team on an 18-month fixed contract.
At WCMRC we are dedicated to protecting the environment through thoughtful decision-making, sustainable practices, and a commitment to mitigating potential risks. We value collaboration, where diverse perspectives and mutual respect enables us to adapt, innovate, and achieve excellence. If our values resonate with you, this is the opportunity for you.
**What You’ll Do**
As a Response Readiness Contractor Specialist, you will:
- Be responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and maintaining the required levels of external contractors as defined by Operations and Response Readiness
- Assist Operations and Training in the planning and scheduling of response contractors, including vessel crews, vessels of opportunity, staging area, and shoreline supervisors for training and exercising.
- Represent WCMRC as the lead in contract negotiation and oversee the administration of contractual records and documentation (WCB Records, Vessel Surveys) within the Contractor Program
- Coordinate with Operations and Logistics to support the planning, scheduling and dispatching of external contractors and equipment for training, exercises, and spill response situations.
- Maintain the Contractor Program database to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Support management of contractor training budget development, quarterly reviews, and input on variance reports
- Manage contractor LMS portal for contractor personnel training records and marine tickets.
- Update program documents and procedures to reflect changes and improvements in VOO onboarding, training, and dispatch processes
**What You Bring**
- Completion of an operations management or business-related post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in roles of increasing responsibility related to overseeing the activities of external contractors
- Experience in project management in a marine and/or construction work environment
**Preferred**
- Strong influencing, negotiating and facilitating skills, with experience participating in contract negotiations
**Why Join WCMRC?**
We know that meaningful work is only part of the equation. That is why we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- The salary range for this position is $74,118 - $87,198 annually
- Eligibility for Company Incentive Plan
- 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your family
- Generous and flexible work hours, including options for compressed work weeks
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) to support your long-term financial wellness
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities, including Incident Command System (ICS) certification and spill response exercises.
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Nanaimo, Canada Western Canada Marine Response Corporation Full timeResponse Readiness Contractor Specialist – Fixed Term (18-Month Contract) Location: Nanaimo, BC (Some flexibility on other locations in Metro Vancouver & Sidney BC) Department: Response Readiness Reports to: Manager, Response Readiness Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but...
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Nanaimo, Canada Western Canada Marine Response Corporation Full timeResponse Readiness Contractor Specialist – Fixed Term (18-Month Contract) Location: Nanaimo, BC (Some flexibility on other locations in Metro Vancouver & Sidney BC)Department: Response ReadinessReports to: Manager, Response Readiness Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but...
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Nanaimo, Canada Western Canada Marine Response Corporation Full timeResponse Readiness Contractor Specialist – Fixed Term (18-Month Contract) Location: Nanaimo, BC (Some flexibility on other locations in Metro Vancouver & Sidney BC)Department: Response ReadinessReports to: Manager, Response Readiness Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but...
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