Contract Management Advisor

The Contract Management Advisor supports the NSLCs corporate contracting and procurement activities through the preparation review negotiation and management of a wide range of commercial agreements including construction technology goods and services contracts. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Procurement team to ensure contracting practices are aligned with organizational objectives and technology solutions.

The position applies solid knowledge of contract management and public-sector procurement principles to enable effective business outcomes mitigate risk and maintain compliance with legislation and NSLC policy. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage difficult conversations with vendors or internal partners and to exercise good judgment when making recommendations to leadership.

Reports to: Manager Strategic Procurement

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts from intake and drafting through negotiation execution renewal and termination across construction technology goods and services categories.
• Draft review and revise commercial agreements (e.g. CCDC forms supplier and service agreements SOWs NDAs and technology contracts) to ensure accuracy clarity and compliance.
• Lead or support contract negotiations with vendors contractors and service providers balancing business objectives policy requirements and risk mitigation.
• Identify and assess contractual risks; apply sound judgment to recommend practical solutions or escalate high-risk issues to the Director of Corporate Affairs and Governance.
• Consult and coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized or complex contract issues ensuring timely review alignment with NSLC objectives and appropriate documentation of legal advice.
• Ensure all contracts comply with the Nova Scotia Procurement Act NSLC policies and relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on contract-related inquiries providing advice and guidance throughout the contracting process.
• Support the deployment and integration of the Contracts module within Bonfire collaborating with the Procurement team to ensure effective adoption and process alignment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system including key terms milestones and renewal tracking.
• Monitor vendor and contractor performance to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and service levels work with internal and external stakeholders to address non-compliance as needed.
• Prepare and present contract summaries risk assessments and performance reports to inform decision-making by leadership.
• Foster collaboration across Legal Procurement Risk and business teams promoting consistent contract practices strong communication and informed decision-making.

• Support the continuous improvement of NSLCs contract lifecycle management (CLM) system tools and templates to enhance consistency efficiency and compliance.
• Provide training coaching and resources to internal teams on contracting processes documentation standards and risk awareness.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract policies clause libraries and procedural guides.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process reviews that strengthen procurement contract governance and vendor relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and support Corporate Affairs and Procurement leadership in advancing best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

As a qualified candidate you will have:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Commerce Law or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in contract management procurement or legal operations preferably in construction technology or goods and services contracting.
• Experience drafting negotiating and administering complex commercial agreements including SOWs NDAs and vendor/service contracts.
• Experience working in a public-sector or regulated environment with knowledge of procurement legislation and accountability frameworks.

As the ideal candidate you will also have:

• Prior exposure to CCDC construction contracts and technology agreements (e.g. SaaS licensing implementation).
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or procurement systems
• Professional certification or formal training in Contract Management or Procurement (e.g. NCMA WorldCC SCMP or equivalent).
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal risk and finance teams in support of strategic or operational contracting needs.

An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please apply online no later than 11:59pm on May 26 2026.

Our people are the heart of what we do why we do it and are the key to our ongoing success. Since 1930 we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are WCB Safety Certified and committed to improving the well-being of our customers employees and communities across the province. For more information about the NSLC please visit our website.

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