Principal Contracts Management

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

The Principal Contracts Management, reporting to the Superintendent – Contracts & Procurement, leads procurement and contract management activities across RLO Projects and key mining operations contracts. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and contracting strategies, overseeing contract performance and governance, and ensuring contracts deliver safe, sustainable, and value-for-money outcomes. Through strong commercial leadership and stakeholder collaboration, the role supports the successful delivery of projects and operational objectives while upholding the organization’s values of safety, excellence, accountability, and respect.

This position will be a Hybrid position where visits to site in Red Lake, Ontario will be required. The schedule is 5 days on/ 2 days off/ 4 days on/ 3 days off - 9.5 hour shifts. We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure (Quarterly Bonus and Long-Term Incentives), accommodations, Relocation Assistance and future growth opportunities.

The compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000.00

Key Result Areas include, but are not limited to:

Lead contract management and administration for major mining operations contracts, ensuring strong governance, compliance, performance monitoring, and value-for-money outcomes.

Partner with operational and project stakeholders to develop and implement effective sourcing, procurement, and contract strategies aligned with business objectives.

Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and implementation.

Monitor contractor and supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and support effective management of commercial risks, variations, claims, and disputes.

Maintain robust contract documentation, reporting, and audit readiness while ensuring compliance with procurement and contract management frameworks.

Provide expert commercial, procurement, and contract management advice to support informed decision-making across projects and operations.

Foster strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to support safe, sustainable, and successful project delivery and mining operations.

Champion continuous improvement and uphold company values of safety, excellence, accountability, and respect in all procurement and contract management activities.

As the Principal Contracts Management, you will have a post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, with a CSCMP designation or equivalent preferred. Mining industry or technical background is considered an asset.

It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:

Experience in procurement, contract management, and project environments within resources, construction, industrial services, or similar industries.

Proven experience developing, implementing, and administering commercial contracts and procurement strategies.

Experience managing commercial negotiations, contract variations, claims, disputes, and contract close-out activities.

Strong understanding of commercial agreements and contracting practices, ideally within the mining and metals sector.

Proficiency with contract management and procurement systems, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills.