April 23, 2024
Contract Administrator
Metergy Solutions Inc. Toronto (Markham), Ontario (Hybrid)
About Metergy Solutions Inc. ("Metergy")
As one of North America's most experienced submetering providers, we help our customers effectively manage their utility consumption as we supply, install, and remotely read electricity, water, gas and thermal submeters. However, we're not just another submetering company; we're trailblazers on a mission to help buildings across North America reduce energy consumption.
As we make strides towards our collective goal of decarbonizing the planet, our services are more than just green – they're game-changers. In 2022 alone, our services enabled the reduction of an estimated whopping 30,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. That's the equivalent of taking over 6,000 cars off the road. For more information about Metergy, please visit us online . Please also take a look at our Inaugural ESG Report on our website to learn more about Metergy's ESG commitments.
Metergy is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure. Brookfield is one of the world's largest investors, owners, and operators of infrastructure assets across the utilities, transport, energy, data, and sustainable resources sectors. Joining Metergy means embracing the dynamic energy and drive of a startup, while also enjoying the stability and resources of a 20+ year-old business, backed by Brookfield, one of the world's largest owners and operators of critical global infrastructure networks.
About the Job
Joining our team means diving headfirst into a world of endless possibilities. As a Contract Administrator with us, you'll be at the forefront of our expansion across Canada and the US. Our work is challenging, varied and constantly evolving. This position offers a blend of interesting and challenging work, with the added perk of predictable hours and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
Plus, we pride ourselves on offering a competitive compensation package and a friendly, supportive atmosphere where collaboration thrives. Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
About You
We're looking for a curious, dedicated, and driven individual, with a knack for problem-solving and spotting issues. The ideal Contract Administrator should thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment, juggling competing priorities while seamlessly transitioning between lead and supporting roles as needed.
Supporting a growing business like ours is super challenging work, but it's where the real magic happens. Working with our dynamic legal team amidst tight deadlines and ever-evolving projects requires flexibility and grit. Get ready to tackle challenges you never knew existed and join an incredibly brilliant and passionate team. At Metergy, your work will never be dull; every day's a new adventure, and the learning never stops.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft, review and assist the legal team in negotiating sales and services agreements for Canadian and US clients
- Collaborate with legal and business/operational departments to keep our contracting process in top-notch shape.
- Update company standard forms and templates, and maintain a precedent database to keep us ahead of the curve
- Work closely with the sales operations team to maintain and continuously improve contract administration processes
- Assist in preparing annual filings, resolutions and other documents, as needed, including annual returns, annual shareholder resolutions and officer certificates
- Manage record keeping for all company records, including maintaining and updating the company's minute books
- Embrace the tech wave: get ready to help automate our workflows and processes, because why settle for the status quo?
- Support the legal team in other tasks, as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in contract administration or as a paralegal, law clerk, legal assistant or related roles, plus a passion for all things legal
- We are open to new grads with summer or co-op experience!
- Bachelor Degree in the Arts, English, Communication, Business Administration or similar
- Bonus points if you're a paralegal, law clerk, and/or have a legal administration diploma
- Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat and experience using legal document comparison software
- Experience drafting standard form commercial agreements
- Experience with corporate filings, maintaining corporate records and Microsoft Power Automate tools would be considered an asset
- Strong work ethic and analytical skills
- Detail oriented: Because in our world, the small stuff matters – a lot.
- An exceptional knack for triaging and the art of prioritization – you are able to quickly pivot from collaborating with the Sales team to drafting contracts and back again. Our to-do lists are always evolving.
- A growth mindset and an eagerness to embark on new challenges and projects. You are comfortable with uncertainty, have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive on discovering new and better ways to contribute and add value
- Interest in sustainability; you share our mission. While decarbonizing the planet is a significant and serious undertaking, you approach your work with dedication, but also with a sense of humor and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks
Metergy's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will take into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.
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