Job Description

Location: Ottawa, Canada
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a

Senior Contracts Manager

ensures the applicability of contractual commitments, identifies financial and contractual risks, and participates in the negotiation of contractual clauses.



During the project phase, the Senior Contracts Manager supports the Project Manager, guarantees strict compliance with contractual commitments through to their completion, reports on potential issues, proposes actions to minimize risks, looks for opportunities and, when necessary, compiles pre-litigation documents.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Key Accountabilities:

Manage a high-profile, high-value defence contract using a relational contracting model. Oversee one or more contract managers in the day-to-day of the program. Draft, structure, implement and manage contractual documents based on internal processes in order to establish and maintain a good business relationships with customers. Participate in the preparation of bids and proposals packages following internal processes, from bid-no-bid decision to contract implementation and management. Prepare contractual memos for internal gate approval processes. Interpret and communicate the extent of applicability of various contractual provisions to internal project execution teams; Participate in the negotiation of price, delivery, and terms and conditions with customers. Liaise with Procurement, Finance and other departments to ensure the adequate flow-down of prime contract terms and conditions to suppliers and subcontractors, and provide negotiation support on complex subcontract negotiations where required. Report on risks, issues, successes and failures to the Legal and Contracts Director, through internal cyclical reviews, and to the customer. Implement and promote best practices and compliance policies in accordance with Thales Group guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years' experience working in business support function, including but not limited to Procurement, Legal, Finance, Contracts Management, etc.; A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a contracting/procurement or finance related activity in or with the federal government; Experience working with cross-functional teams in a major projects environment; University Degree or equivalent experience.

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing or supporting large-scale complex contracts. Experience managing or supporting relational/collaborative/alliance/IPD/progressive procurement or contracting models. Working knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures. Negotiation skills and ability to effectively reach negotiated compromises. Experience managing Defense Contracts under the Defense Production Act and Government of Canada procurement processes. Familiarity with hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be able to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Special Position Requirements

Physical Environment: Hybrid working environment (onsite and from home)

Travel: Potential travel may be required to different Thales and/or customer sites.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program. Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability. Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between


Total Target Cash (TTC) 100,935.60 - 168,226.00 CAD Annual
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program. Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability. Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.


This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.