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Ontario Northland

Public bus and rail agency in Northern Ontario

Legal Contracts Administrator

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorth Bay, ON, CanadaCA$83.5k - CA$98.3kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma in a legal assistant or paralegal program is required.
  • At least five years of experience across a broad range of legal areas, including contract administration and management, is required.
  • A thorough knowledge of legal practices and procedures, terminology, legal processes, document preparation, and legal administrative procedures is required.
  • The ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including the public, public-sector partners, and First Nations stakeholders, are required.
  • The ability to exercise sound judgment in conflict situations involving internal and external stakeholders is required.
  • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and formulate concise, clear recommendations is required.
  • Self-direction, independence, strong time-management and problem-solving skills, and strategic-planning skills are required.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team is required.
  • Above-average proficiency with software including Office 365 and Adobe, and the ability to adapt to new software, are required.
  • A commitment to the organization's occupational health and safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to drafting, preparing, and finalizing contracts, including communicating with contractors, internal project managers, and Strategic Procurement.
  • Act as the contract management system administrator.
  • Manage insurance certificates, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board certificates, and contract bonds.
  • Manage and provide substantial support for the contract management process.
  • Manage service requests from internal and external clients.
  • Obtain insurance certificates from the insurance broker when applicable.
  • Coordinate and support departmental organizational activities, including annual reports, the budget process, the department work plan, and reporting activities.
  • Provide other support and assistance to Legal Services and Corporate Governance as needed.

About the Company

Ontario Northland

Public bus and rail agency in Northern Ontario

Ontario Northland is a provincial transportation agency that runs intercity buses, passenger trains and rail freight services for communities and businesses in Northern Ontario. Its Polar Bear Express links Cochrane and Moosonee, while freight connections give regional shippers access to rail networks across North America. The agency also rebuilds locomotives and passenger rail cars for other railway and transit operators at its North Bay repair centre. It earns fares and service fees, with provincial funding supporting transportation operations and infrastructure. Established by the Ontario government in 1902, it is headquartered in North Bay, Ontario.

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Headquarters
North Bay, Canada
Founded
1902

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