Senior Contracts Specialist (Contract) - Calgary

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Contracts Specialist (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in supporting major contract deliverables across the Major Projects portfolio. The successful candidate will lead assigned contract packages through strategy development, RFP, evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and transition to post-award administration, working closely with Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Indigenous Relations, and other stakeholders to meet project, governance, commercial, and risk management requirements.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

• Designation/Certification, such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)Designation, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned major contract packages from strategy development through RFP, evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and transition to post-award contract administration.
• Develop and execute contract packages aligned with project objectives, FID/CER and other approval milestones, governance requirements, commercial controls, risk management expectations, and compressed procurement timelines.
• Prepare RFP and contract documents, coordinate technical and commercial inputs, manage bidder clarifications, support evaluations and negotiations, and maintain procurement schedules.
• Prepare clear, auditable award recommendations and governance materials that support transparent and defensible procurement decisions.
• Support commercial strategy and key contract terms, including compensation models, risk allocation, performance security, insurance, liquidated damages, indemnities, reporting obligations, and other critical protections.
• Integrate Indigenous procurement and local participation requirements into major contract packages in alignment with project and organizational commitments.
• Support cost control by reviewing supplier pricing structures, fees, markups, indirect costs, audit rights, and other commercial terms to ensure contracts are competitive, transparent, and defensible.
• Support contract implementation, handover, change management readiness, claims avoidance, and compliance setup for ongoing contract management.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
• Competitive compensation
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree