Contracts Administrator

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.  

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity 

Job Title: Senior Contracts Administrator

Reporting to the Senior Contracts Lead, the Contracts Administrator supports the Contracts Department by preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide range of contracts related to mining operations, and site services. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of contracts, amendments, and related documentation, while maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer consulting, service, equipment, rental, lease, and supply contracts.
• Review and vet vendor standard terms and conditions to ensure alignment with Skeena's commercial, legal, and risk requirements.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including document control, versioning, change management, and expiry monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract registers and digital filing systems.

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Support tendering processes (RFPs/RFQs), including scope reviews, bidder communications, and maintenance of submission logs using platforms such as Aconex.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate contract clarifications, vendor inquiries, and document submissions.
• Liaise with site personnel, project teams, and vendors to confirm scope alignment and resolve contractual issues.

Contract Execution & Reporting

• Manage contract execution and signature workflows using e-signature platforms such as DocuSign.
• Prepare contract reports, status updates, and documentation required for audits and compliance
• reviews.

Indigenous & Corporate Commitments

• Support and uphold Skeena's commitments related to Indigenous participation, procurement, and project requirements where applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

• All other duties as reasonably assigned.

Education / Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Paralegal/Legal Studies, Project Management, or related field.
• Candidates should be a member of, and either hold, have an equivalent of, or be actively working toward one of the following designations:

SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) – Supply Chain Canada

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

• Applicants actively progressing toward these professional designations will be fully considered.

Experience / Skills

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in contract administration, preferably within the mining, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience negotiating consulting, service, equipment, rental, and supply contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, risk allocation, and contractual compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple contracts and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting tenders, master service agreements (MSAs), and amendment workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint/OneDrive, and electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign).
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Effective team player who can step in wherever needed while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.

Work Location & Conditions

This is an office-based job, in Skeena's Corporate office located in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Monday to Friday schedule. Additionally, the job is in a fast paced, and at times stressful working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities. Some flexibility in work location may be considered.

Compensation The expected salary range for this position is CAD $90,000-$110,000, in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and/or experience.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.