Contract Administrator - Canadian Tire, Laval QC

AI Summary

The Contract Administrator at Canadian Tire in Laval, QC, is an integral part of the Finance Shared Services, focusing on accounts payable and collaborating closely with the construction team. This role requires the ability to maintain accuracy and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include utilizing various systems to track budgets and vendor invoicing, processing capital approval documents, contracts, and invoices, including progress draws and purchase orders. Top requirements include a university degree or college diploma in Accounting or Finance, 2-3 years of experience in a supporting design and construction role, and advanced PC skills.

About the Opportunity at Canadian Tire Laval

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a crucial front-line role within Canadian Tire's Finance Shared Services team in Laval, Quebec. This position demands a keen ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the accuracy and reliability of your work are paramount. You will be directly involved in the day-to-day activities, collaborating with other internal resources, vendors, consultants, and contractors. A significant part of this role involves leveraging various systems to meticulously record and track budgets, alongside managing vendor invoicing.

You will also engage in strategic conversations across multiple levels of the organization to identify and implement improvements to existing processes, creating efficiencies while working towards a one company directive. Your responsibilities will include issuing, processing, reviewing, and tracking essential capital approval documents, contracts, progress draws, tenant allowances, purchase orders, and invoices in a quick and accurate manner. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in maintaining the project repository, including the critical tasks of project file set up and project closeout documents.

This role also involves driving improvement opportunities and changes to current and new processes and systems with cross-functional and multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring a streamlined operational process. Building strong internal and external relationships is key to ensuring excellence in customer service and fostering an overall positive working environment. You will identify problems proactively and take accountability for their resolution or appropriate escalation, communicating as necessary with various consultants, vendors, general contractors, architects, lawyers, landlords, real estate accounting, and other stakeholders.

What You Bring to Canadian Tire

To excel in this Contract Administrator role at Canadian Tire, candidates should possess a university degree or a college diploma in Accounting or Finance areas. A minimum of two to three years of experience in a supporting design and construction role is essential, providing you with the practical knowledge needed for this environment. While not mandatory, familiarity with Lucernex and/or Coupa systems is considered a valuable asset, enhancing your ability to contribute immediately.

We are seeking a self-starter with a proven ability to work exceptionally well in a collaborative team environment. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills are critical, coupled with meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy required for financial and contractual processes. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are also vital, demonstrating an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including employees, consultants, and contractors. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements, showcasing adaptability and resilience. Advanced PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft suite applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, are a must for managing documentation and data effectively.

Why Join Canadian Tire?

Joining Canadian Tire means becoming part of one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies, where career opportunities are wide-ranging for dedicated employees. We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion, and equity are infused into everything we do. Beyond competitive pay, Canadian Tire offers comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, and continuing education programs to support your professional growth. Employees also enjoy various perks aimed at supporting overall well-being, including mental health benefits and resources.

We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging ensures that we welcome and encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups, respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process, our internal teams are ready to work with you to meet your needs, ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all.