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Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth's natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you're supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/14/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join our North and Central America (NCA) Legal team. In this role, you will support the Contract Speed Stop initiative by managing contract intake, conducting initial contract reviews, and coordinating the end-to-end contract lifecycle process across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Your work will help ensure contracts are reviewed efficiently, risks are identified early, and commercial agreements are executed in a timely and compliant manner. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, North and Central America.

This role is based in Montreal, Quebec, with hybrid working options available.

This role may require travel up to 25%.

Team you will belong to

You will join a collaborative team of legal and contract management professionals focused on supporting commercial operations across North and Central America. Our team plays a critical role in enabling business growth by helping manage contractual risk, supporting commercial negotiations, and ensuring effective contract lifecycle management across the region.

We collaborate closely with legal counsel, sales teams, proposal managers, operations leaders, and other business stakeholders throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Our ways of working emphasize partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and getting things done together. We are looking for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, building relationships, and helping others navigate contract processes successfully.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary intake point for contractual requests within North and Central America, ensuring matters are properly prioritized and routed.
• Conduct initial reviews of customer contracts, purchase orders, amendments, non-disclosure agreements, and other commercial agreements to identify contractual risks and escalation needs.
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle process from intake through execution, ensuring timely stakeholder engagement and contract progression.
• Partner with legal counsel, sales, proposal, and operations teams to support contract reviews, negotiations, and risk mitigation activities.
• Manage contract execution processes, including approvals, signatures, document distribution, and records management.
• Maintain and enhance contract management systems, repositories, templates, workflows, and related tools.
• Assist in developing contract playbooks, standard language, reporting metrics, and process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
• Support strategic commercial initiatives, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), and other customer contract structures.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, legal studies, business degree, contract management certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, legal operations, commercial operations, procurement, proposal management, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements and customer contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management processes, contractual risk allocation, and common commercial contract terms.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a service-oriented approach to supporting cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management, document management, or workflow systems.
• Fluency in English (written, verbal, and reading comprehension) is required
• French and Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to contracts and stakeholders across Canada, the United States, and Mexico while building expertise in a wide variety of commercial agreements and business operations. You'll work closely with legal, sales, and operational teams and develop a broad understanding of Metso's business and contract landscape.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in Canada, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

For more information, please contact Deidre Largent, Talent Acquisition Specialist at deidre.largent@metso.com.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

For positions that may be performed in Ontario, the expected salary range is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications. Compensation for roles performed outside Ontario will be determined in accordance with applicable local laws and market conditions.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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