Contract Specialist- Independent Contractor

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.
Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. Location: Calgary Head Office
Worker Type: Contract
Schedule Type: Full-time
In-office
Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Contracts Administrator. In this contract position, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, implementing, and administration of contract awards. This includes assisting in developing the contract plan, contract formation, contract negotiation, managing the contract management life cycle, mitigating risks to award contracts, claim management, and contract closeout.
The Contracts Administrator will support the development of project supply chain strategies and works collaboratively with project teams to obtain approval and implement resulting strategies and plans.
Collaborate with other departments to develop contracting strategies and the format and scope of contracts, while anticipating and assessing supply chain risks and project impacts to support the development of solutions.
For direct awards you will contribute to the development of the RFP/RFQ proponent evaluation criteria, evaluation weightings, and performance indicators to ensure that the most suitable contractor is selected.
Assist the SCM Contracts team in the preparation and/or editing of contract documents; and ensure that the engineering, commercial, legal, and other requirements are properly and accurately described in the contract documents.
Draft RFP/RFQ packages using standard templates and tailoring as required to execute the approved strategies and contracting plans; facilitating evaluation teams and negotiations with suppliers and contractors, as required.
Responsible for assigned contract management functions, including ensuring that project or business personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures.
Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
Coordinate the flow of information between the business unit and legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters raised are addressed efficiently and promptly.
Assist the SCM Contracts team while participating in Contract Audits, as required.
General Oil and Gas product knowledge with Pipelines and Terminals.
A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)
We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last
We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.
In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.