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The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Contracts Administrator, Edmonton

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, this position is based in Edmonton, Canada.

Responsibilities 

   Facilitate sourcing activities through to contract award including, but not limited to, Requests for proposals (RFP) development and management, proposal evaluation, preparation of award recommendation, negotiation (terms and conditions, commercial), and contract drafting;
   Perform post-award contract management activities through all stages of the lifecycle including, but not limited to, attending/chairing meetings, facilitation of change management processes, assist with claim/dispute resolution (if required), tracking of contract submittals and deliverables, and ensuring contract compliance;
   Create and maintain purchase orders that reflect the commercial terms of their associated contract;
   Develop an understanding of the Project requirements to ensure that contracts are fit for purpose and aligned with the Project policies and mandates (eg. health and safety, IIBA requirements, etc.);
   Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish contract and sourcing plans that are in accordance with best practice;
   Establish and maintain files and records, ensuring proper documentation is readily available for reference and auditing purposes if required; and
   Maintain and deliver comprehensive reports to support informed business decisions.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

   Five (5) years' contract administration experience in the mining, heavy or construction industry;
   Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, finance, law, or a related field;
   Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, regulatory requirements and purchasing law related to public tenders and RFPs; and
   Experience with SAP, S4 Hana is considered an asset. Knowledge and experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft software (Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and Teams).

Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST September 9th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.