Senior Contract Administrator

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$127,000 - CA$147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BW Gold, a subsidiary of Artemis Gold, is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to support all aspects of contract administration for its mining operations. This role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The Senior Contract Administrator will also serve as a primary backup to the Superintendent – Contracts.

Requirements

5–8 years in contract administration, commercial management, or procurement, with demonstrated experience supporting senior contracts or commercial roles.
Prior experience in mining, construction, or a capital-intensive industry is strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of contract law principles, commercial terms and conditions, contract negotiation, and contract management systems.
Familiarity with standard forms used in mining and construction (e.g., equipment supply, services, EPC/EPCM) and ERP or contract management software.
Working knowledge of British Columbia-specific mining and commercial regulations, including the Mines Act and relevant procurement/contracting practices for resource companies.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, supply chain management, law, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written skills for preparing contract documents, commercial reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, engineering, and procurement); ability to explain complex commercial and contractual concepts in clear, practical terms.
Comfortable in a fast-paced mining environment, including potential site visits to remote locations in British Columbia, with flexibility to handle shifting priorities, urgent negotiations, and operational changes.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as SCMP, CPCM, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts for goods, services, construction, and equipment related to mining operations, ensuring terms align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements.
Administer the full contract lifecycle including execution, performance monitoring, variations, claims management, and close-out, while tracking key milestones, obligations, and deliverables.
Ensure all contracts comply with internal policies, commercial standards, and British Columbia regulations (including the Mines Act); identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies; support internal and external audits.
Work closely with procurement, operations, engineering, legal, and finance teams to gather requirements, provide commercial advice, and support decision-making on contracting strategies.
Maintain accurate contract registers, files, and records; prepare regular reports on contract status, performance, risks, and commercial issues for management review.
Assist with vendor performance evaluation, relationship management, and resolution of commercial disputes or claims in a fair and professional manner.