About this role
Victoria Airport AuthoritySenior Contracts Administrator Competition No. #2026-13 Starting Hourly Rate $53.01 (after completion of 6-month probation: $55.81) Classification Band 7 Location 201-1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney, BC, Canada V8L 5V4 Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is Vancouver Island?s gateway to the world, connecting more than 1.9 million passengers annually to key domestic and seasonal international destinations. Operated by the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), a not-for-profit, non-share capital organization, YYJ plays a vital role in regional connectivity and economic growth.
VAA operates from the homeland of the W?SÁNE? people whose historical relationship to the land continues to this day.YYJ has been recognized as one of BC?s Top Employers annually since 2020. It has also received the Airports Council International award for Best Regional Airport in North America in 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2024. Since April 1, 1997, the Victoria Airport Authority has managed and operated YYJ on behalf of the surrounding communities, delivering a safe, secure, sustainable, and efficient airport experience.
Career OpportunityAre you a detail-driven contracts professional who enjoys working with complex legal documents, ensuring compliance, and someone who thrives on managing complex agreements? Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to play an important role in managing and overseeing the airport?s diverse portfolio of leases and contracts.In this role, you?ll apply your contract administration expertise and legal knowledge to manage a diverse portfolio of revenue and expense contracts throughout their full life cycle.
From drafting, reviewing, and interpreting complex legal agreements to coordinating approvals and execution, maintaining accurate records, and communicating contractual obligations to stakeholders, you?ll play a key role in ensuring contracts are managed accurately and effectively. You'll also contribute to strengthening contract management practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring compliance with VAA's policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
This is an opportunity to put your analytical thinking, keen eye for detail, and problem-solving skills to work in a dynamic airport environment. Your ability to navigate legal terminology, exercise sound judgment, and communicate with tact and diplomacy will be key to your success.
- The Senior Contracts Administrator is a union position and will normally work a 37.5-hour work week during regular administration office hours.RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have: Education and Experience A university degree in business administration, legal administration, or equivalent discipline; and five years of recent, related experience in the past six years; or A college diploma in business administration, legal administration, or equivalent discipline; and eight years of recent, related experience in the past ten years.
- Recent, related experience includes Contract administration through the full contract life cycle, from file opening to archiving.
- Reviewing and drafting complex contracts, ensuring any applicable regulatory requirements and/or internal policies are adhered to.
- Demonstrated progressive contract management experience in an environment of similar scope.
- Contributing to procurement, request for proposal, and/or tendering processes, from drafting to award.
- Experience with conveyancing and land title matters, and BC Online, is an asset.
- Knowledge of VAA mandate, values, goals and objectives.
- Contract law and Common Law applicable to commercial leases and licences.
- Contract management best practices throughout contract life cycle.
- Contract drafting and proofreading.
- Procurement and tendering practices and procedures.
- Negotiation techniques and strategies, and methods for dispute resolution.
- General insurance and bonding requirements in consulting contra