Position Title: Contracts Administrator
Department: Supply Chain & Procurement
Work Location: Lac de Gras
Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Band: K
Closing Date: 14 July 2026
About the role
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to support the Closure project. This role is responsible for coordinating, analyzing and maintaining the contractor management system(s) that guarantee contractor performance against agreed contract terms in full respect of Rio Tinto procurement standards, project practices and our core values.
Working a two (2) weeks on / two (2) weeks off rotation, the successful candidate will:
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Administering all major Closure contracts during the performance and through completion;
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Tracking contract pre-qualification requirements, deliverables, performance and payment milestones;
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Collaborating with Project Controls by providing contract values, approved variations, potential changes and committed costs to support accurate cost reporting;
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Preparing and assessing site instruction, notices, claims, and formalizing contract variations;
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Liaising with the project team to proactively identify contractual matters and potential impacts to total contract spend;
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Monitoring contractor compliance, identifying risks, and support resolving disputes;
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Supporting internal and external audits and developing contract reports; and
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Maintaining accurate and organized contract records throughout the project lifecycle.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law or a related field
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Three to five years’ experience in contracts administration or procurement, ideally in major projects;
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Strong understanding of procurement best practice and project workflows;
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Proficient with all MS office and contract/document management systems;
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Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to effectively make sound decisions whilst working in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities
Additional Information
Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
To Apply
Send an email confirming your interest along with a copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
À propos de Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.
Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.
Respect and Inclusion
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.
Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.
