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About the Role

The One Legal team at Equinix is seeking a Canadian Government Contracts Manager to support Equinix’s growing Federal business in Canada. This role requires fluency in French and eligibility for a Canadian government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to department personnel on customer contracting issues.
• Understand, adhere to, and promote company ethics and compliance policies.
• Communicate directly with customer procurement and contracting officials.
• Manage active contracts and engagements.
• Act as liaison with Equinix Sales Account Executives, Sales Engineers, Customer Service Managers, and security program officials to ensure contract compliance.
• Use functional experience in the review and administration of nondisclosure, teaming, and subcontracting agreements.
• Develop and maintain the Canadian procurement compliance regime and related programs.
• Identify, develop, and implement enhancements to Equinix’s Canadian Government contract policy and processes.
• Conduct proposal preparation, including examining RFP requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risks, and ensuring proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Review, improve, and address gap areas in contracting department templates and documents.
• Travel to company locations or customer sites as necessary (less than 10%).
• Obtain and maintain a Canadian Government security clearance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Typically 7+ years of business work experience in directing, managing, or supervising the customer contracting process with the Canadian Government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience with Canadian acquisition regulations and all types of contracting procedures.
• Business level bilingual English and French-Canadian written and verbal communication is required.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government security clearance is required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal customers.
• Analytical approach to problem solving, risk assessment and strategy.
• Excellent proposal development skills.
• Strong ability to navigate complex negotiations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to spot issues based on extensive past work experience and formal training.
• Must be highly organized and capable of multi-tasking.
• Required to manage multiple functions and interact with personnel at all levels of management.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with multiple CRM tools.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• CRM tools

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline
• Law degree with practice experience preferred
• Advanced degree in contracts management a strong plus

Salary/Compensations

• 112,000 - 162,000 CAD / Annual

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare coverage (complements provincial healthcare)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Optional benefit plans
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Paid holidays

About the Company

• Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable innovations that enrich work, life and planet.
• A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
• A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.
• Equinix is the largest provider of co-location data center services in the world!

Equal Opportunity

• Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
• Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
• This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.