City of Surrey

Senior Contract Administrator

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SCOPE
The Finance department has an opportunity for the position of Senior Contract Administrator.  The Senior Contract Administrator will be responsible for contract administration of a highly complex and diverse nature. We are looking for an independent, pro-active individual who will ensure City contracts are complete and City concerns are addressed while liaising with the Procurement and Legal Services Sections of the City.
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 – Regular Full-Time
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing contracts executed by the City to ensure terms are being adhered to.
• Ensuring application and administration of applicable and relevant legislation.
• Drafting contract language as required; researching and obtaining information and material required from a variety of sources.
• Keeping up to date on market trends, changes in business practices and new developments in the field.
• Compiling statistical information and preparing complex reports as required.
• Building processes, training, educating and coaching project managers from all Departments within the City on contract generation, purchasing procedures and contract administration.
• Handling contentious contract issues as required.
• Making ongoing recommendations for operational improvements.
• Supervision of staff who review, process and approve payments.

 
The successful candidate will:

• Be knowledgeable of the Municipal Act and related laws, WCB requirements, Builder’s Lien Act, CRA regulations for contracts as well as various construction contracts including, but not limited, to CCA, CCDC and MMCD contracts.
• Be able to interpret and apply the laws of contract and competitive bidding to a variety of situations by using problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Apply thorough knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and methods as well as municipal policies and procedures governing purchasing operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and provide advice, information and assistance in complex situations.
• Have strong team building skills.
• Demonstrate strong accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
A qualified applicant will have:

• Grade 12 supplemented by the enrolment in the final year of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) program or a related undergraduate program.
• Minimum of 5 years related contract management work experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

 
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Other Information
Hourly Rate: $43.77

Steps Hourly Rate
Step 1 $43.77
Step 2 (6 Months) $45.61
Step 3 (18 Months) $47.52
Step 4 (30 Months) $49.52
 
Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 6111.
 
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