Contracts Specialist
Vacancy #NSS-850
Commercial Services Directorate
Nuclear Safety Solutions is the fastest growing engineering and nuclear safety analysis company in Canada, providing specialized services to the power generation industry, chemical and process industries. Located in downtown Toronto, NSS has a staff of approximately 400 engineers and scientists, who provide technical solutions to numerous clients world wide. NSS is a member of the AMEC global family, which designs, delivers and supports infrastructure development, from technical services to international landmark projects, with a staff of over 20,000 in offices all around the world.
NSS is continuing to expand its capability in the Commercial Services Directorate which interfaces with all of our technical directorates, including Structural Integrity, Reactor and Radiation Physics, Risk Management, Thermal Hydraulics, Station Support, and the Design, Operations, and Fuel & Fuel Channels Engineering Directorates.
An opportunity is available to work in the Commercial Services Directorate. Individuals with an interest in participating in a fast-paced, challenging environment covering a wide range of business, commercial, and project management activities should consider this position.
Staff working in the Commercial Services Directorate will be part of an energetic team providing the core capability within NSS for effective execution of commercial and business related activities, as outlined below:
- reviewing terms and conditions contained in new contracts and potential opportunities
- negotiating with new and existing clients and suppliers on contract terms and conditions
- working with engineers and scientists to develop comprehensive proposals
- identifying, assessing and addressing the risks involved with project work to determine whether they are adequately addressed in the tender scope, price, and terms
- coordinating, reviewing and evaluating proposals in response to requests for proposal on a wide variety of technical subjects
- ensuring adequacy of corporate insurance coverage
- supporting development of existing and new lines of business
- assisting in the development of purchase orders
- interaction with clients on both an overall work program and specific project basis
- acting as a point of contact with different client groups
- developing and monitoring work programs with clients
In addition to experience related to the above areas, successful candidates will have:
- Strong understanding of and familiarity with contract terms
- Five to ten years of experience in negotiating contracts, preferably in technical consulting area
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent process and project management skills
- Strong sense of judgment to provide the optimal proposal terms and pricing conditions
- Ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast paced environment
- Strong computer skills with a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- The ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers
- Previous experience with working in a technical or engineering environment is an asset
Successful applicants will be the type of people who display initiative and enthusiasm, and are recognized by their peers and customers as focused, practical, innovative, and helpful individuals. They will also have a strong sense of commercial awareness and will pride themselves in their ability to successfully manage and complete multiple assignments on challenging deadlines.
A degree in Business or Law, or equivalent, is required, preferably combined with previous experience in an engineering or scientific business environment.
If you are interested in this position, and the above is a good description of your attitude and experience, then we would be very interested to meet you. NSS offers a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Candidates with exceptional experience will be considered at a higher level.
Instructions for Applying to NSS Opportunities:
- Please submit your resume electronically to tor.employment@amec.com by August 8, 2008, quoting file number NSS-850.
- In the Subject of your email, please quote the file number of the position you are applying to.
- Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
NSS has a diverse workforce and is a company committed to providing equitable employment opportunities.