Principal Contracts Management

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring a Principal Contracts Management professional in Red Lake, Ontario, reporting to the Superintendent of Contracts and Procurement. The role leads procurement and contract management across RLO Projects and key mining operations contracts, developing sourcing and contracting strategies, overseeing contract performance and governance, and ensuring contracts deliver safe, sustainable and value-for-money outcomes. It is a hybrid position with site visits to Red Lake, on a 5 days on / 2 days off / 4 days on / 3 days off schedule with 9.5-hour shifts. The compensation range is $140,000 - $165,000, with a quarterly bonus, long-term incentives, accommodation and relocation assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as commercial lead for major mining operations contracts, advising Contract Owners through the contract lifecycle and administering contract governance, documentation and KPIs.
• Lead periodic commercial reviews of major mining services contracts and support commercial negotiations for variations, extensions and claims.
• Partner with the Project Manager to develop sourcing strategies and lead end-to-end procurement, including contractor selection, in line with the Procurement Management Plan.
• Manage commercial risk, supplier relationships and contract close-out, and coordinate commercial risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with governance, audit and probity requirements, and promote continuous improvement in contract and procurement practices.

Required profile

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline; CSCMP designation or equivalent preferred.
• Experience developing commercial strategies and contracting models, and managing major operational mining contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor performance management, commercial governance, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Working knowledge of commercial agreements used in Canadian mining and metals, and experience with Open Windows, contract management and procurement software.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office and ability to prepare, analyse and present data.

Required skills

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation and dispute resolution capability.
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• Time and priority management, and stakeholder management.