Contract Specialist in Toronto, Ontario

Contract Specialist Requisition #xxxx107 Job LocationCanada-Ontario-Toronto Job StreamInformation Technology Job TypeContract, Full-Time Contract Duration3 months Number of Positions Open1 Start Date of EmploymentASAP Posting Date17-Jan-xxxx Travel RequiredNot Required Educational RequirementsN/A Additional Languages RequiredEnglish Our GTA client has a requirement for a Contract Manager/Writer to join their team. This is a 3 month contract position located in Toronto. Responsibilities :* Participate in and facilitate the review, preparation, execution and administration of agreements (ie: supplier, real estate, lease, logistics), contracts, and other legal documents* Review all tender legal clauses and prepare proper responses to legal clauses.* Develop and review "boilerplate" responses to tender legal clauses.* Maintain the contract management process to ensure the smooth flow of contract execution and archiving.Monitor document activities such as document flow, renewal, expiry, special terms, etc, and ensure that tender obligations are fulfilled. * Obtain and document approvals through internal approval process.* In short-staffed situations help with compiling tender responses. * Work with lawyers and internal clients to review agreement* Prepare Standard Agreement Templates and Confidential letters including: - Contracts (Logistics, real estate, lease, hardware, software, consulting)- Addenda- Amendments- Rough drafts or written notes ensuring accurate grammar, spelling, and business formats. Mandatory/Must have Skills:* A Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent knowledge/experience is required.* A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a contract specialist position is required.* Excellent organizational skills are vital.* Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and complex Word documents.* Tact and diplomacy with telephone and written etiquette is required.* Strong negotiations skills are vital. * Flexibility and adaptability are essential. * A familiarity with legal and commercial terminology is required.* Must possess a good knowledge of MGS (Ministry of Government Services) and/or BPS (Broader Public Sector) procurement regulations, common, and civil law.Listing originally posted at http://www.bullhornreach.com/job/xxxx50_contract-specialist-toronto-on-canada?utm_source=oodle.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=job&utm_campaign=feeds1