Contracts Coordinator

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

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• Job :
  Contracts Coordinator
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 383
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 2026.
• Duration: up to 12 months as a result of an illness.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

• Co-ordinating the preparation and tendering of contracts, and administering specifications, policies, procedures and standards associated with the Division's mandate.
• Assist in the administration and interpretation of contracts through to completion.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of procurement documents for RFPQ, RFP, RFT, and RFQ, ensuring compliance with City’s Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Review documentation and submissions for compliance, forward for approval and track as required.
• Liaise with Procurement, Risk Management, Legal Services, Finance, and external consultants and contractors through the one window approach.
• Create, review, edit and track all associated administrative activities for the Division's program including change orders, addenda, purchase order requisition forms, contract for works agreements, bid submissions, award/non-award letters, payment certificates, contract administration forms, and project schedules.
• Review contracts and ensure all required documents are received and complete including labour and material bonds, performance bonds, insurance, and WSIB certificates.
• Create and maintain the central filing system.
• Lead continual improvement reviews on administration protocols, project management procedures, templates and forms and suggest/undertake required changes.
• Manage the project tracking system and produce/activity summary reports as required.
• Prepare project initiation/tracking forms, project charters, request for tender/proposal forms and project completion updates as required.
• Review, edit and provide comments on contract documents from consultants and staff.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications issued for tender.
• Maintain and update City contract document templates and project management manual.
• Research and recommend City specifications and contract policies and procedures.
• Input and retrieve specification and contract data.
• Receive and answer enquiries from staff, contractors, engineers, or other departments.
• Train new and/or existing staff and students as required.
• Operate equipment such as copier, scanner, and printer.
• Schedule contracts, arrange for site meetings with project teams, set contract tender periods, closing dates and advertising dates as required.
• Represent the Division on contract documentation and project scheduling committees and/or working groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of this position.

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction contract administration, normally acquired by obtaining a three-year Community College Diploma in Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of relevant education and related work experience.
• Considerable previous experience in a similar Capital Works program within a Project Management Office (PMO) setting is preferred.
• Considerable and relevant experience with the preparation of contract tender documentation with an understanding of construction specifications, experience in water and wastewater related RFPQ, RFP, RFQ and construction RFT preparation is preferred.
• Compr…