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Manager, Contract RiskDouglas College • New Westminster, BC, CA
Manager, Contract Risk

Manager, Contract Risk

Douglas College • New Westminster, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139 , Control Point- $122,852, Maximum- $135,137). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

Overview

Douglas College is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and detail-oriented professional with expertise in contract reviews, negotiations, risk management and commercial insurance to serve as Manager, Contract Risk. In this pivotal role, you will lead the review, negotiation, and administration of all non-employment contracts—including service agreements, MOUs, student placement agreements, software licenses, and more—ensuring terms are fair, compliant, and aligned with the College’s interests. You will design and implement contract risk management programs, policies, and training, providing guidance to stakeholders across the institution. This position offers the opportunity to safeguard the College’s contractual obligations, minimize risk, and support employees by ensuring every agreement is strategically negotiated and thoroughly reviewed.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need :

  • Established professional credibility as evidenced by a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post‑secondary institution in a related area of study.
  • A minimum of five years’ progressively senior commercial contract management and risk management experience in an environment of similar scope and complexity.
  • Related experience that may include delivering insurance or risk financing solutions.
  • Progressive supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized, public sector environment.
  • Demonstrated training experience and current knowledge of issues, regulations and best practices in the areas of contract administration and enterprise risk management.
  • Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation, or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) preferred.
  • Or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of :
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Contract Law
  • Indemnity
  • Waivers
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Transfer
  • Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy (FOIPPA)
  • Project Management
  • Demonstrated organizational, analytical and leadership skills together with an ability to ensure effective decision-making within a collegial environment.
  • Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills together with proven experience in resolving conflict.
  • Ability to effectively work under pressure, using excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail to produce a quality work product within tight time constraints.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking, independent judgement and problem‑solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviours consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
  • Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.
  • Regular hours of work are 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Equity Statement

    Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialised or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and / or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

  • ).
  • How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
  • Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
  • Are you a current or former Douglas College employee / student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
  • If you are a current / former employee / student, enter your ID number. (Type in N / A if not applicable.)
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N / A if not applicable).
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  • If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation / trial period at the College? Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - “…regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period…”, and Article 28.5 (b) states - “…employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status…”.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
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