Contract Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled, Contracts Administrator who will play an integral role as part of the Contracts and Legal Team. The Contract Administrator works independently and is responsible for preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts from proposal stage to execution. The position works closely with project leads and managers across the organization and requires minimal supervision. A strong understanding of legal terms and conditions, contract risk structures, business terms, intellectual property, and provisions is an asset. The position also works collaboratively with other departments across the organization to promote compliance with policies and procedures, and corporate risk standards. The Contracts Administrator fosters close working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders and acts as liaison between clients and project leads to ensure timely and efficient management of contracts and legal commitments.

This full-time role is a 12-month term appointment, to be based in our Edmonton Development & Research Park office (south side location). The successful candidate can look forward to receiving some employment benefits, including the possibility of working hybrid

.
Alberta Innovates advertises employment opportunities as they become available. Current employees are given the opportunity to apply before positions are posted externally. Term employees are encouraged to apply for internal postings before the end of their term and will be given first consideration if they meet the required qualification

s.
Are you our next Contracts Administrator? You would be a good fit for this position if y

• ou:
  Have experience in negotiating and managing contra
• cts.Have exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure timely and efficient management of contra
• cts.Can work collaboratively with a team of diverse and experienced contracts and legal expe
• rts.Have strong analytical skills and are solution dri
• ven.Are innovative and energetic; solutions-driven, adaptable; effective and collaborat
• ive.Are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced organization and gain experience working collaboratively with a team of senior contracts and legal expe

rts.
We are game cha

ngers
Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province’s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta’s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innov

ation.
Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public

sector.
Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the p

osition:
Jo

b Details
Main responsibilities include, but are not l

• imited to:
  Responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiation and management of contracts in accordance with the organization’s ri
• sk profile.Handles a large volume of contracts, where most contracts are complex non-standard contracts (Collaborations Agreements, Joint Industry Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Service Agreements) with external clients/industr
• y partners.Acts as a liaison between clients and project leads and works closely with others across the organization in providing assistance and guidance on contra
• ct matters.Viewed as an expert in contract review and has a sophisticated level of understanding of contract risk structures and contract
• provisions.Fosters close working relationships with internal and external clients and s
• takeholdersWorks collaboratively with a team of diverse and experienced contracts and le
• gal expertsEnsures compliance with policies, procedures, and corporate risk

standards.
Qualifications and skills we are

• looking for:
  Post-secondary diploma in Business or Legal A
• dministration7 years+ of progressively responsible contracts and legal experience; supervisory experience will be conside
• red an asset.Must have strong business acumen and be familiar with contract and business law, insurance and risk management and reviewing legal terms an
• d conditions.Experience working with leg
• al templates.Have exposure to working with government, academic institutions,
• and industry.Possess strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple time sensit
• ive projects.Strong attention to detail is highly important with the ability to provide accurate, error fr
• ee documents.Ability to work in a fast-paced
• environment.Adept negotiation, analytical, problem solving and decision-maki
• ng abilities.Confident, solutions-drive
• n, adaptable.Ability to lead and d
• irect others.Display a positive attitude, initiative and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Must be a team player and show willingn
• ess to learn.Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; and is familiar with database contract manag

ement system.
Why Albe

rta Innovates?
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills

to be learned.
The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references. This is an urgent requirement and qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This competition closes as soon as a successful can

didate is found.
ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW W

ILL BE CONTACTED.
Employment Status: Temporary (12

months) – FulltimeH

ours weekly: 36.25

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on: CBPay Grade: 9Annual Salary: