Our client, a large oil and gas company, has an immediate opening for a

Contract Formation Specialist

based out of their downtown Calgary location. As a part of the Oilsands Major Projects team, this position willsupport the development, negotiation and execution of commercial agreements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring contracts are structured effectively, risks are identified and mitigated and agreements align with organizational and regulatory requirements. This is a contract office based position on a Monday - Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end tendering process, including solicitation development, bidder clarifications, evaluation, negotiations, exception management, and contract award and formation

Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations) to define scope, commercial structures, and contract terms

Drive and support commercial negotiations, ensuring outcomes align with corporate policies, risk tolerance, and business objectives

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the contracting lifecycle

Ensure all contracts comply with internal governance frameworks, legal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

Maintain accurate, auditable, and well-organized contract documentation within contract management systems

Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and best practices

Provide expert guidance and mentorship to internal teams on contract formation strategy, processes, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field





10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting

Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms

Experience in negotiation and stakeholder management

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Solid communication and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in energy, oil & gas, or large-scale industrial environments

Professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, or Legal/Contract Management certifications)

Familiarity with ERP or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ivalua, SAP, Ariba, or similar)

Roska DBO Inc

is a customer-focused operations company with a 30 year track record offering expertise in production and equipment solutions on well sites and facilities. Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with a network of locations, Roska serves all of western and northern Canada, plus selected U.S. and international markets, with a primary focus on the Alberta/ B.C. region.

Our Workforce Solutions group works with customers across western Canada to recruit qualified candidates for assignments ranging from emergency callouts to longer term contingent workforce solutions. Our customers rely on us for operational staff, including plant/field operators, turnaround staff, administration and camp support staff.

In addition to fulfilling the contract operating needs of oil and gas producing, midstream and pipeline companies, RoskaD designs, Builds and Operates well-site facilities, rents equipment and provides Production Testing and flowback services using a company-owned well testing fleet. When you join the Roska Team, the sky is the limit!

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📌 Contract Formation Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Roska DBO
📍 Winnipeg