The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contract and Compliance, the Contract Specialist plays a key role in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex procurement contracts that support T&T’s operational excellence and risk management efforts. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across T&T and Loblaw—spanning Business Operations, Legal, Privacy, Security, Risk, Finance, and Compliance—to ensure contracts align with company goals, policies, and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings a strong foundation in contracts and compliance.
You Will
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements (e.g., Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Ordering Documents)
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contract terms align with company policy and risk appetite
- Analyze contract language to identify risks and propose mitigations
- Conduct ongoing reviews of supplier contracts and recommend improvements or restructuring
- Provide summaries and risk assessments for business stakeholders
- Assist with privacy-related contract reviews and support privacy compliance
- Maintain contract trackers and respond to contract-related inquiries
- Support internal compliance and risk management programs
- Help evaluate legal terms in procurement contracts to meet category goals
- Manage administrative contract tasks and documentation
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager
You Should Have /Be
- Hold a degree or diploma in a relevant field; a legal, business, or procurement background is preferred
- Have 2–5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts (procurement contracts preferred)
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of contract law, risk assessment, and privacy provisions
- Be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Show a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented work ethic
- Be comfortable working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Possess certifications such as CIPP/C, CIPM, or other privacy/compliance credentials – these are an asset
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Extended health/dental/vision care
- Retirement benefit
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
- 10% in-store staff purchase discount
- Subsidized staff meal
Shift
5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)
Safety Statement
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $73,000.00-$89,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Experience:
- Drafting Contract: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
