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@ JDS Energy & Mining

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Overview

JDS Energy & Mining is hiring a Contract Administrator to manage the commercial side of large mining and heavy industrial engineering, construction and site services contracts. The role is site-based in Northern Saskatchewan on a fly-in/fly-out rotation, covering forecasting, change management, payment review, claims, and close-out.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer engineering, construction and site services contracts end to end
  • Manage change requests, payment certificates and claims
  • Develop contract quantity and cost forecasts with engineers and superintendents
  • Identify and escalate commercial and contractual risks
  • Maintain contract registers, securities and guarantees

Requirements summary:

  • Experience administering engineering or construction contracts
  • Strong cost forecasting, estimating and trend management skills
  • Understanding of contract risk and mitigation
  • Ability to work fly-in/fly-out rotation in Northern Saskatchewan
  • Leadership and coaching ability

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Employer posting date
2026-09-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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JDS Energy & Mining

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Full company description

The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Suite 900 - 999 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2, CA
  • Suite 217 - 3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, British Colombia V1Y 1W2, CA
Business categories
  • Mining
  • Precious Metals
  • Energy
Other recorded names
  • JDS Energy & Mining
  • JDS Group of Companies
Specialties
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Engineering
  • EPCM
  • Construction
  • Mining
  • ESG
  • Rail & Track Maintenance
  • and Health & Safety
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Reported total investment
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The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is…

FieldValue
IndustryMining
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesFeasibility StudiesEngineeringEPCMConstructionMiningESGRail & Track Maintenanceand Health & Safety
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Job description

About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support the commercial execution of large‑scale mining and heavy industrial projects. This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end commercial administration of engineering, construction, and related services contracts. The position is site‑based in Northern Saskatchewan, operating on a fly‑in / fly‑out (FIFO) rotation schedule. The Contract Administrator plays a critical role in cost forecasting, estimating, and trend management to ensure commercial, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved, while proactively identifying, quantifying, and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:

  • Accept No Mediocrity
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
  • Be True to Our Word
  • Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
  • Maintain Open and Honest Communication
  • Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage multiple contract types across engineering, construction, and site services scopes.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of contract scope, schedule, budget, and associated risks.
  • Organize and chair contract kick‑off meetings.
  • Ensure all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to contractor mobilization.
  • Manage vendor and contractor change requests and support timely cost and schedule analysis of proposed changes.
  • Develop and maintain contract‑specific quantity and cost forecasts, collaborating with engineers or superintendents to identify and report trends and changes.
  • Review payment certificates and contract forecasts for accuracy and compliance.
  • Administer claims in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
  • Maintain contract registers, including management of securities and guarantees.
  • Ensure proper and timely execution of contract close‑out activities.
  • Maintain close alignment with project controls functions, collaborating with cost control and scheduling teams.
  • Identify and escalate commercial and contractual risks, contributing to mitigation plans and corrective actions.
  • Ensure process and documentation integrity in accordance with project and corporate requirements.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with contractor counterparts.
  • Provide coaching and leadership on effective contract administration practices.

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