29 Apr 2026

Contract Formation Specialist

Calgary, AB

Contract Formation Specialist Role Open Now!
Agilus is recruiting for a Contract Formation Specialist in the oil & gas industry in Calgary, Alberta.
This is a high-impact contract formation role supporting large-scale Oilsands major projects. You will be at the center of complex commercial agreements—shaping strategy, leading negotiations, and ensuring contracts are sound, compliant, and built to stand up in demanding industrial environments. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-value project settings and enjoy influencing outcomes across engineering, supply chain, and legal teams, this role was built for you.
What's in it for you:

$50.00 - $55.00 hourly
Competitive hourly rate aligned with senior-level expertise
Opportunity to support major, long-term Oilsands capital projects
High visibility and influence across executive and project leadership teams
Exposure to complex, high-value commercial agreements
Collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment
Ability to apply strategic thinking—not just transactional contracting
Professional growth through large-scale project complexity
Potential for long-term contract stability

A typical day:

Lead the full end-to-end tendering and contract formation lifecycle from RFx through award
Develop and manage solicitation packages, bidder clarifications, evaluations, and recommendations
Drive commercial negotiations, deviations, and exception resolution
Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align scope and risk
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks proactively
Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and regulatory requirements
Maintain complete, auditable contract records in contract management systems
Contribute to continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, and contracting best practices

Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting
Strong working knowledge of contract law and commercial terms
Proven experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value agreements
Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and commercial functions
Exceptional attention to detail and risk awareness
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in large, asset-intensive or industrial project environments

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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Job Code 154479

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