contract manager

Manager, ContractsWe acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day. In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the L?k?????n peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: Full-Time RegularNumber of in-office/on-site days: 2 days per weekAnnual Salary Range: Exempt Band 6, MIN $105,000.00 - MED $130,150.00 - MAX $155,300.00Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons. Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/26/2026 Are we right for you...Do you bring deep contracts expertise, change orders, and complex commercial terms? Are you someone who can confidently support high-volume contract management needs while also helping a team grow its capability in contract drafting, amendments, contract orders, and negotiations? If you are energized by leading people, improving quality, and building practical contract management approaches that respond to changing organizational needs, this may be the next step in your career. In this role you will be asked to... Lead BC Transit?s contract strategy and oversee the development, negotiation, execution, administration, and continuous improvement of contracts and contract management across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, you will guide BC Transit?s contracting methods, ensure appropriate templates, policies, and processes are in place, and provide strategic advice on broader contract priorities. You will be expected to bring depth in commercial contracting, construction contracting, and complex supplier arrangements. A significant part of the work will involve supporting construction-related contracts, including CCDC contracts, change orders, and contract administration. You will also support complex and emerging contracting needs, including IT contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and contract considerations related to embedded AI and evolving technology requirements. This role requires someone who can move between strategic leadership and hands-on support. You will advise on complex negotiations, support dispute resolution where required, improve contract templates and documents, and ensure that the team?s work is accurate, current, consistent, and aligned with legislation, procurement policy, and organizational needs. You will also be accountable for leading, coaching, supporting, and developing the Contracts team, including work assignment, performance management, employee engagement, and professional growth.In this role you will not be asked to...Operate only at a high-level strategic distance from the work. This is a leadership role, but it is also a hands-on contracts role. You will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, reviewing contract language, supporting staff through complex matters, improving quality control, and helping the team build confidence and consistency in its work. You will not be expected to act as legal counsel; however, you will need strong commercial contract judgment and the ability to work effectively with legal support where required. The role creates and maintains commercial contract templates with legal guidance as needed. What you might love about this role... Lead and Develop a Capable Team: You will have the opportunity to coach, mentor, and upskill a contracts team that is building deeper capability in drafting, amendments, contract orders, and complex contract management. Be the Contracts Expert in the Room: You will provide guidance and advice to Contract Analysts and leaders