Contract Specialist

Owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Acden is one of Canada’s largest Indigenous corporations. ACFN’s Chief and Council play a pivotal leadership role within Acden as our Chair and Board of Directors.

Acden’s business partnerships are examples of economic reconciliation in action, and with the continued guidance of ACFN Chief and Council, Acden’s continued growth will ensure a brighter future for ACFN members by building on Acden’s track record of excellence in industrial services.

Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.

We promote success and sustainability, and our team is committed to delivering the best service and ensuring our clients meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Position Title: Contract Specialist

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: 220 Taiganova Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8-hour day shifts

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (or) Enjoy a competitive salary.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Administer contracts across the full lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-out activities.

• Draft, review, and coordinate contracts, agreements, and related commercial documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Review contractual terms and support negotiations to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk considerations.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with client contract leads and supply chain management (SCM) networks.

• Facilitate contract execution and distribution, while tracking obligations, key terms, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance.

• Coordinate proposal development, including documentation, version control, contributor inputs, approvals, and final submission packaging, in collaboration with Business Development.

• Maintain document control standards and prepare regular reporting on contract and proposal activities for internal stakeholders.

What does Acden need from me?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management in the oil sands is required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, proposal development, and commercial support is required.

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Effective communication and presentation skills are required.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.

What are the "nice to haves"?

• Post-Secondary education such as diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or relevant discipline is an asset.

• Experience utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) software is an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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