Contract Formation Specialist at Roska DBO — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client, a large oil and gas company, has an immediate opening for a Contract Formation Specialist based out of their downtown Calgary location. As a part of the Oilsands Major Projects team, this position will support the development, negotiation and execution of commercial agreements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring contracts are structured effectively, risks are identified and mitigated and agreements align with organizational and regulatory requirements. This is a contract office based position on a Monday - Friday schedule. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end tendering process, including solicitation development, bidder clarifications, evaluation, negotiations, exception management, and contract award and formation • Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations) to define scope, commercial structures, and contract terms • Drive and support commercial negotiations, ensuring outcomes align with corporate policies, risk tolerance, and business objectives • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the contracting lifecycle • Ensure all contracts comply with internal governance frameworks, legal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards • Maintain accurate, auditable, and well-organized contract documentation within contract management systems • Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and best practices • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to internal teams on contract formation strategy, processes, and compliance requirements Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field • 10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting • Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms • Experience in negotiation and stakeholder management • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills • Strong communication and writing skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience in energy, oil & gas, or large-scale industrial environments • Professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, or Legal/Contract Management certifications) • Familiarity with ERP or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ivalua, SAP, Ariba, or similar) Roska DBO Inc . is a customer-focused operations company with a 30 year track record offering expertise in production and equipment solutions on well sites and facilities. Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with a network of locations, Roska serves all of western and northern Canada, plus selected U.S. and international markets, with a primary focus on the Alberta/ B.C. region. Our Workforce Solutions group works with customers across western Canada to recruit qualified candidates for assignments ranging from emergency callouts to longer term contingent workforce solutions. Our customers rely on us for operational staff, including plant/field operators, turnaround staff, administration and camp support staff. In addition to fulfilling the contract operating needs of oil and gas producing, midstream and pipeline companies, Roska D esigns, B uilds and O perates well-site facilities, rents equipment and provides Production Testing and flowback services using a company-owned well testing fleet. When you join the Roska Team , the sky is the limit!