Contract Specialist​/Administrator

Position: Contract Specialist / Administrator
Location: Bethune

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada. For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self‑perform construction services at various client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long‑term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

We are currently seeking a qualified  Contract Administrator  to join our team, based out of  Bethune, SK  (Regina Area). The Contract Administrator will be responsible for maintaining a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and providing management with information regarding any financial, legal or technical difficulties. Scope also includes preparing change orders and negotiating with subcontractors to obtain settlement.

As we continue to expand our national footprint, we’re proud to build a long‑term presence in Saskatoon. Our new Saskatoon office is a strategic cornerstone in our multi‑sector growth plan, enabling us to support mining, energy transition, and industrial projects across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. By joining Bantrel, you become part of a team shaping the future—strengthening project capability, opening new opportunities, and building our long‑standing experience in potash and mining across the province.

You’ll be part of an organization committed to Saskatchewan for the long term.

Bantrel is working with K+S Potash Canada (K+S) as an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) to expand production at K+S’s Bethune solution potash mine near Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan. The final production capacity is intended to grow over the next decades to 4M tonnes per year, doubling the current production output of potash. Key team members will support the project from the K+S head office in Saskatoon and at Bethune mine, with additional support from Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto as required.

Site based role:

This position is based on site in Bethune, SK, with a rotation of  9 days on / 5 days off, 10‑hour days . Living Out Allowance (LOA) or relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility. The site is commute‑friendly from Regina and Moose Jaw.

Participates in subcontract administration and may include utilizing client’s systems

Obtains, reviews and verifies validity of Insurance Certificates for contract compliance

Prepares final Commitment Authorization and Change Order (as required)

Represents Bantrel/Client in contractual discussions

Administers contracts to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions

Executes commitments within delegated signing authority

Prepares periodic status reports for management

Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters

Facilitates Contract Progress Review/Coordination Rolling Action Item List Meetings (RAIL)

Correspondence management including log correspondence and maintain files

Assign, report and follow up on action items

Log and monitor open contractual items

Progress Payments:
Check invoices for accuracy and that pricing is according to contract

Verifies contract requirements are met before payments issued

Verifies proper deductions made for retention, back‑charges or other offsets

Routes invoice to other identified disciplines for approval, and forward approved invoice to client’s accounting for payment

Obtains contractor’s Release of Lien and Final…