Contract Manager in Toronto

This range is provided by Dexian. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$51.00/hr - CA$55.00/hr.

We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role.

Mode of Job: Hybrid

Overview: The Contract Specialist will support the Vendor Information Security Management (VISM) function by reviewing third‑party contracts to ensure appropriate IT security, data protection, and risk controls are embedded. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to interpret contract language, assess vendor risk, and recommend contractual clauses aligned with enterprise security and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting IT contract clauses, particularly those related to cybersecurity and third‑party risk. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong relationship‑building skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance with enterprise IT security and risk requirements.
• Identify, assess, and communicate contractual risks to internal stakeholders.
• Recommend and negotiate appropriate contract clauses based on vendor products and services.
• Support Legal and Procurement with contract language, exceptions, and risk positioning.
• Initiate and manage reviews of existing vendor contracts across business units.
• Respond to internal and external contract‑related inquiries.
• Provide guidance to Vendor Information Security Management (VISM) and Vendor Governance Management (VGM) teams.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and evolving legal requirements impacting third‑party contracts.
• Translate complex risk and security concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, and Business partners to meet organizational objectives.

Core Technical Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience reviewing third‑party contracts, with a strong focus on IT and cybersecurity requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with IT contract clauses, vendor risk terms, and data protection language.
• Background in IT Risk, Third‑Party Risk Management, Procurement, or Legal.
• Solid understanding of information security concepts and data flows.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and risk discussions with vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using risk and procurement tools such as Archer, ProcessUnity, Ivalua, and Power BI.

Preferred:

• 3+ years in progressively responsible Risk or Procurement roles.
• Experience interpreting and applying industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Familiarity with vendor information security assessments and questionnaires.
• Exposure to regulatory expectations governing third‑party relationships.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of NIST 800‑53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001.
• Understanding of regulatory guidance impacting vendor contracts (e.g., OSFI, OCC).
• Experience drafting—not just reviewing—contractual language.
• Legal background or law degree.

Soft Skills:

• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and escalation judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confident presenting to senior leadership.
• Adaptable, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Law degree preferred but not required.
• Industry‑recognized certifications in IT Risk, Third‑Party Risk, Cybersecurity, or Procurement are a plus.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority‑owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal and Management

Industries: Legal Services