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Our client is advancing one of Canada’s most significant mining development projects, with a major capital build underway in Northern Ontario. They are focused on disciplined execution, strong governance, and long‑term value creation, with procurement and contracting playing a critical role in project success.
This role is a hands‑on, owner‑side contracts position focused on the front end of the contract lifecycle, from strategy through award. Success requires speed, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate independently without layers of oversight.
What You’ll Do Lead pre‑award contracting strategy and execution for large, multi‑million‑dollar capital packages, including construction services and engineered equipment Own RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) end‑to‑end, including commercial structuring, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations Develop fit‑for‑purpose commercial terms that balance risk allocation, schedule certainty, and long‑term project value Act as a hands‑on commercial partner to engineering, EPCM, project, and site teams, providing decisive input without slowing delivery Deliver clear, defensible award documentation that supports governance approvals and stands up to downstream execution and claims scrutiny
What You’ll Bring 10 +years of owner‑side contracts and procurement experience on large capital projects (mining preferred) Demonstrated ownership of complex, high‑value contract awards—not just support Strong negotiation capability, commercial judgment, and the confidence to make decisions independently Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast‑moving project environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professional integrity Professional designation or formal procurement training is an asset
What’s In It for You A senior, hands‑on role on a flagship Canadian capital project Direct ownership of some of the project’s most critical commercial packages High autonomy with real influence on project outcomes Flexibility to be based across Canada Competitive compensation including base salary, short‑term incentive, and comprehensive benefits A culture that values accountability, professionalism, and execution over hierarchy
About Plutonic Search Group
We’re a recruitment and HR consulting practice with an exclusive focus on the mining and minerals industry. We design and deliver customized human capital management solutions to forward-looking, strongly-led organizations that are serious about performance optimization.
Our service suite includes technical recruitment, executive and leadership search, recruitment strategy & process development, succession planning, board design, compensation assessment, competitive analyses, and leadership coaching.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Our client is advancing one of Canada’s most significant mining development projects, with a major capital build underway in Northern Ontario. They are focused on disciplined execution, strong governance, and long‑term value creation, with procurement and contracting playing a critical role in project success.
This role is a hands‑on, owner‑side contracts position focused on the front end of the contract lifecycle, from strategy through award. Success requires speed, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate independently without layers of oversight.
What You’ll Do Lead pre‑award contracting strategy and execution for large, multi‑million‑dollar capital packages, including construction services and engineered equipment Own RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) end‑to‑end, including commercial structuring, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations Develop fit‑for‑purpose commercial terms that balance risk allocation, schedule certainty, and long‑term project value Act as a hands‑on commercial partner to engineering, EPCM, project, and site teams, providing decisive input without slowing delivery Deliver clear, defensible award documentation that supports governance approvals and stands up to downstream execution and claims scrutiny
What You’ll Bring 10 +years of owner‑side contracts and procurement experience on large capital projects (mining preferred) Demonstrated ownership of complex, high‑value contract awards—not just support Strong negotiation capability, commercial judgment, and the confidence to make decisions independently Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast‑moving project environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professional integrity Professional designation or formal procurement training is an asset
What’s In It for You A senior, hands‑on role on a flagship Canadian capital project Direct ownership of some of the project’s most critical commercial packages High autonomy with real influence on project outcomes Flexibility to be based across Canada Competitive compensation including base salary, short‑term incentive, and comprehensive benefits A culture that values accountability, professionalism, and execution over hierarchy
About Plutonic Search Group
We’re a recruitment and HR consulting practice with an exclusive focus on the mining and minerals industry. We design and deliver customized human capital management solutions to forward-looking, strongly-led organizations that are serious about performance optimization.
Our service suite includes technical recruitment, executive and leadership search, recruitment strategy & process development, succession planning, board design, compensation assessment, competitive analyses, and leadership coaching.