Commercial Management Specialist

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Commercial Management Office is seeking a Commercial Management Specialist to support the success of the Senior Manager, Commercial Management (Operations), and the Commercial Management team.

What will I be doing?

• Conducts financial and contract analysis, and develops reports and presentations based on analytical findings to support planning and decision-making by Commercial Management leadership, Senior Management and the Board
• Identifies, assesses, and recommends solutions for financial issues that impact Operations projects and/or contracts
• Supports contract negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholder; provides input to contract terms and conditions; oversees contract administration, and manages projects to ensure that contractors adhere to budgets and contract requirements
• Analyzes administrative, operational, and/or project-related processes and procedures, and develops and implements streamlined solutions for identified inefficiencies
• Prepares written correspondence with Operations vendors to advise of non-conformance with contractual terms, identify escalation issues, financial reconciliation, and other commercial related items that needs to be formally communicated by the Commercial Management team
• Develops and maintains a strong network with transit authorities, government agencies, vendors, consultants and contractors to coordinate projects, set priorities and deadlines, exchange technical information, as well as, share best practices
• Provides regular updates to Commercial Management team on budgets and project status, identifies areas of potential concern, and advises commercial leadership, if contractors are in danger of default or non-compliance
• Guides others in the performance of their day-to-day activities without direct supervisory responsibility

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or Architecture, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience administering commercial contracts, and monitoring contractor compliance and performance against contract terms and conditions
• Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), and/or Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) designation would be an asset
• A valid driver’s licence is required to travel to various site locations, public meetings, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record
• Strong understanding of contract law and contract administration, including developing terms and conditions, quotations, negotiations, procurement, acquisitions, and dispute resolutions
• Organizational and analytical skills to coordinate a number of complex projects under pressure

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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