Contracts Specialist

ProjectThe
Woodfibre LNG
Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
Woodfibre Management Ltd.
is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
PositionThe
Contracts
Specialist
is an integral member of
Woodfibre LNG ’ s
dynamic team and will play a key role in supporting the Contracts Manager, engineering team, and senior management throughout the construction phase of the project. This role is responsible for supporting contract management activities, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and contractual requirements, and contributing to the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible project delivery and corporate social responsibility.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful applicant will:
Manage contracts to support performance, compliance, and alignment with Woodfibre LNG Project objectives.
Ensure compliance with Project HSSE requirements and the best applicable practices.
Provide guidance to project teams on the interpretation and application of EPC contract terms and related documents.
Work closely with project management and legal teams to ensure contract documentation meets financial, governance, and legal requirements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the EPC contractor and other stakeholders to support effective contract administration and project delivery.
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute EPC-related documents with strong attention to detail, including the identification of contractual and commercial risks and the development of mitigation strategies and recommendations.
Proactively manage the EPC contracts to help minimize disputes and claims.
Implement EPC contracting processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Oversee compliance with Indigenous and local content commitments, including applicable economic development agreements.
Support timely payments under the EPC contracts in alignment with progress, milestone payment structures, and contract requirements.
Maintain awareness of relevant local, domestic, and international market dynamics that may affect contracting strategy, commercial risk, or project delivery.
Required Experience
Post-secondary education in business, economics, supply chain, or related fields.
8+ years of experience in Construction and/or Oil & Gas Contracting.
Demonstrated experience in post-award EPC contract management and governance.
Ability to work well under pressure and to cope with complexity, deadlines, heavy workload, fast-paced environment, uncertainty, and delivery of critical priorities.
Excellent communication, influence, and networking skills.
Strong hold on data management, ability to work with ambiguous/large volumes of data.
Additional Requirements
Experience with large, multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments is an asset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and manage interfaces across Project Controls, Business, Ops, and other teams.
Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to implement plans, identify process improvements, and adapt to new challenges.
Takes accountability and fosters a culture of ownership while sharing knowledge and supporting team development.
Proficient in programs such as MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Aconex.
Energetic, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Holds a valid driver’s license.
The position is based in the Company’s Vancouver Office with regular visits to the project site in Squamish, BC as required.
Job posting will close: October 16, 2026
Hourly Range = $80-100 DOE
Term End: Dec 31, 2027
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