Contract Specialist - #230473

Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure¿
Who We Are
At Newfoundland Power, we¿re passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back over 140 years. Today, we¿re part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers, we are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry
We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work
Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career
The Opportunity
As a valued member of our Finance team, the Contract Specialist is responsible for the developing, evaluating and administering construction, service and supply contracts for the Company
Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the management of the tendering/contract process including creation, review, negotiation and maintenance of tenders/contracts in compliance with internal Company policies and accepted purchasing practices.
• Work closely with contractors, suppliers and internal departments from procurement initiation through to contract execution.
• Ensuring compliance with insurance, bonding, WorkplaceNL and related government legislation.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business
• 3-5 years' relevant experience in supply management, including contract development, management, and administration.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is desirable.
• Ability to multitask and display strong organizational, computer and decision making skills.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com
In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].