Contract Administrator

Alberta Innovates is seeking a Contract Administrator within the Contracts and Information Management team. This is a permanent position and will be based out of our Edmonton office. This position is eligible for hybrid work. The Contract Administrator is responsible for preparing, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts from the proposal stage to the execution stage at Alberta Innovates, InnoTech Alberta and CFER Technologies. This role involves learning and applying contract terms, business provisions, intellectual property considerations, and risk identification. The position works closely with senior contract administrators, financial analysts, legal counsel, and project leads, and requires a basic understanding of contract procedures and organizational policies. Familiarity with the business area and general knowledge of other sectors is essential.

You would be a good fit for this position if you:

• Are detail-oriented and eager to grow your career in contract management.
• Comfortable acting as a liaison between internal teams and external clients.

§ Willing to seek guidance and collaborate with senior staff, legal counsel, and project leads.

§ Can respond to contract-related issues promptly and managing multiple tasks efficiently.

We are game changers

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 innovation.

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.

Here’s some more information about the position:

Job Details

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in alignment with organizational risk profiles.
• Handle a moderate volume of standard contracts and a small number of simple non-standard agreements (e.g., NDAs, RTQs, MTAs).
• Ensure financial components are accurately addressed and documented.
• Seek guidance to identify appropriate contract templates and perform minimal drafting.
• Ensure contracts with substantial changes or non-standard terms are reviewed by the Contracts Team Lead.
• Respond promptly to contract-related issues and concerns.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal Project Leads
• Review internal and external proposals in accordance with Proposal Guidelines.
• Collaborate with Project Leads to clarify scope, timelines, deliverables, and intellectual property terms.
• Ensure financial components are properly addressed.
• Seek regular guidance from the Contracts Team Lead to identify potential risks.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:

·        Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Legal

·        One-year related experience

·        Strong communication and organizational skills

·        Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors and inconsistencies

·        Analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Works well with others, strong team player

Why Alberta 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. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package, vacation starting at 3 weeks and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to applynow@albertainnovates.ca referencing the competition title and number in the subject line.

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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 WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Hours bi-weekly: 72.5

Classification: CB

Pay Grade: 04

Full Time Annual Salary: $47,893 - $59,910