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.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team

Are you an analytical thinker, with clear communication skills and a strong financial acumen? Our Rapid Transit Commercial Management team is seeking a Manager, Commercial Management (Rapid Transit) to provide commercial decision-making analysis and lead the project management and coordination of stakeholder negotiations for Rapid Transit LRT projects in Toronto. The incumbent will provide advice, analysis and presentations to the senior leadership of the Commercial Management team and other Metrolinx senior leaders and partners as needed. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

What will I be doing?

• Develops and implements strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement
• Assists in the development and implementation of contract management systems, standards and operational procedures to ensure successful delivery of the organization’s large and complex operational initiatives.
• Analyzes and provides recommendations on contract negotiations, and later in the operating period, supports the dispute resolution processes.
• Monitors contract performance management through pro-active issue resolution, change requests/amendments, and standardized internal processes that contribute to achievement of desired service outcomes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Builds strong working relationships with internal subject matter experts and with external operating and maintenance vendors
• Leads the development of contract negotiation documents and briefing materials, supports governance processes to confirm positions and ensures parties understand contractual obligations related to performance and payment mechanisms.
• Identifies and closely monitors contractual risks, constraints and contingencies to avoid or mitigate additional costs, penalties and delays.
• Supports the development of, and directly implements, mitigation tactics throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Actively anticipates changes in both external and internal environment for potential impacts and risks and takes appropriate action to inform and mitigate risks.
• Provides input into complex contractual claims and may lead the management, analysis and resolution of disputes
• Manages aspects of contract administration including consultative advice, expertise and support to project teams throughout the life of operations projects.
• Works with Finance to establish and maintain financial control systems and ensures timely flow of documents required by the Contract Administration and Finance teams.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Contract/Construction Law, Finance/Accounting, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in progressively responsible roles related to the finance/performance management, construction and/or operations and maintenance of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, or related works including at least 4 years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year projects and/or operational and maintenance contracts.
• Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.
• Expert knowledge of contract administration and claims management techniques and practices in a large multi project complex operational, maintenance, construction and infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially AFP – Alternate Financing Procurement).
• Management and leadership skills to manage departmental staff and lead projects and motivate a team of Commercial Management Specialists, Commercial Management Coordinator, , matrixed staff and consultants.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and a positive attitude to drive resolutions to stakeholder issues.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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 is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

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

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.