Job Title: Contract Administrator
Company: The Foreign Venture Group Inc.
We Lead with Equity
At FVG, equity isn't an afterthought — it's a foundation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where diverse perspectives are respected, empowered, and celebrated from the start. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we actively work to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
About FVG
Foreign Venture Group (FVG) is a Canadian-based digital transformation company committed to helping businesses scale smarter. We combine human talent and innovative technology to solve real-world business challenges. Our mission is centered on people — both our clients and our team. We believe work should be fulfilling, growth should be shared, and impact should be mutual. If you’re looking to contribute to meaningful outcomes while developing professionally in a values-driven culture, FVG might be the right place for you.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will identify and qualify general-contracting opportunities in Canada and internationally, initially focusing on Government-funded Training and employment, Indigenous & BIPOC Supplier Programs, and Facilities and maintenance Services while maintaining the flexibility to pursue additional sectors and geographies as FVG’s global footprint expands. The candidate will also manage vendor pre-qualification and documentation, ensuring timely, fully compliant RFP submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Opportunity Identification & Tracking
- Monitor federal, provincial, and municipal procurement portals.
- Maintain an opportunity pipeline with submission deadlines, estimated contract values, and win-probability estimates.
- Vendor Pre-Qualification & Evaluation
- Develop and maintain a vendor evaluation matrix.
- Solicit, collect, and validate vendor documents; track expiry/renewal dates in a centralized repository (e.g., Airtable, SharePoint).
- Score and rank vendors to support rapid “GC” bids and bundled‐services proposals.
- RFP Analysis & Proposal Support
- Review RFPs/solicitation documents to identify key requirements, eligibility, and evaluation criteria.
- Assemble modular proposal templates (pricing sheets, KPIs, escalation protocols) tailored to each vertical.
- Partnership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Identify and engage Indigenous, Black, and other BIPOC-owned organizations for co-applicant or sub-contracting partnerships.
- Liaise with nonprofit or community partners for government-grant applications.
- Facilitate vendor kickoff meetings, ensuring clarity on deliverables, reporting, and quality-control processes.
- Compliance & Documentation Management
- Ensure all contracts and sub-contracts include appropriate insurance certificates, WCB/WSIB letters, NDAs, and other legal requirements.
- Maintain a document control system for quick audit and renewal cycle management.
- Track and report on submission status, award notifications, and contract renewals.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Generate weekly/monthly dashboards on pipeline health, vendor compliance status, and proposal win rates.
- Recommend process improvements—tools, workflows, or templates to accelerate response times and improve win probability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in government procurement, RFP management, or vendor pre-qualification (ideally within training programs, diversity procurement, or facilities services). Proven track record of managing multiple RFP responses simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with procurement portals
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or proposals management tools (Airtable, SharePoint, Asana).
- Comfortable building evaluation matrices and basic dashboards.
- Strong logical reasoning and administrative rigor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of follow-through.
- Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders (legal, finance, community partners).
Must Have
- Technology Focus: A proactive approach to using technology as a primary tool for improving workflows and managing grants efficiently.
- Promptness and Responsiveness: Ability to quickly adapt to changing project scopes and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and work ethic.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to identify challenges and develop workable solutions efficiently.
- Familiarity with Indigenous certification bodies (CCAB, CAMSC).
- Prior experience in facilities maintenance contracting (janitorial, landscaping, snow removal).
- Understanding of outcome-based training program design and reporting.
Benefits
- Remote working environment
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your application directly through the following link:
👉 https://app.loxo.co/the-foreign-venture-group
Please note that we will only be reviewing applications submitted through this platform.
The Foreign Venture Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. For more details about the company and role, visit Foreign Venture Group.