Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 11/06/2026

About this chance

Reporting to the Manager, SCM Projects, the SCM Projects Contracts Advisor is responsible for managing the post-award administration of assigned project contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, effective cost and change control, supplier performance management, and accurate contract documentation. Working collaboratively with project teams, construction management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and suppliers, the role supports commercial discipline, identifies and resolves contract-related issues, and contributes to successful project delivery. Depending on workload and business needs, the role may also support or lead sourcing activities from bid preparation through contract award, as well as coordinate contract close-out to ensure all outstanding changes, documentation, and supplier performance reviews are completed. The position is Calgary-based and may support contracts associated with one or multiple project and field locations. Occasional travel to project or operating sites may be required.

What you’ll do

- Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date contract files, trackers, change logs, meeting records and approval documentation
- Coordinate supplier onboarding, contract kick-off meetings, performance meetings and ongoing stakeholder communications
- Monitor supplier performance, project milestones, costs, commitments, forecasts, schedules, and contractual obligations to ensure successful project execution
- Ensure timely review, processing and documentation of contract amendments, change orders and other contractual changes
- Proactively identify, resolve or elevate contractual, commercial, cost, schedule and supplier performance issues




- Coordinate contract offboarding and close-out, ensuring outstanding changes, final documentation and supplier performance feedback are completed
- Support or lead sourcing activities as required, including bid package preparation, evaluation coordination, negotiation support, award recommendations and contract award

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in supply chain management, business, engineering, construction management or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in contracts, procurement, supply chain or project support, including hands-on post-award contract administration
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, commercial and cost control, change management, supplier performance, issue resolution and contract close-out
- Working knowledge of sourcing and contracting practices, including bid preparation, evaluations, negotiations, contract terms and conditions, approval requirements and contract awards
- A Supply Chain Management Professional designation or other relevant procurement, contract management or project management certification is considered an asset




- We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement

Who we are

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

The Cenovus experience

We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. If you require accessibility assistance to complete the online application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected].

Total rewards

- Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
- Health & dental benefits
- Substantial mental health coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee family assistance
- Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers

📌 SCM Projects Contracts Advisor (Calgary)
🏢 Cenovus Energy
📍 Calgary