Job Description

Job Category: Management
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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.
CPG's workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our Commercial Management Office is looking for a Manager, Commercial Management to join the team! You will provide oversight of commercial governance and decision-making including coordination across the corporation. You will also provide commercial options and strategic advice to Metrolinx partners and leaders.
What will I be doing?

• Lead the governance process to secure approval of Stage Gate meetings and support the coordination of negotiation terms as part of progressing toward the Target Price and posterior contract award.
• Coordinate and prepare governance material required for the approval of the Target Price through the stage-gate process.
• Develop and maintain budget positions, governance papers, and supporting documentation in line with corporate governance frameworks and approval requirements.
• Monitor deviations between planned and actual positions while passing the different stage gates and provide structured insights for the governance meetings.
• Manage relationships with a broad number of internal and external stakeholders/partners, including provincial/federal/municipal governments, agencies and/or communities, leveraging those relationships to advance commercial operations program objectives.
• Monitors commercial performance management through pro-active issue resolution, change requests/amendments, and standardized internal processes that contribute to achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement of commercial and contract management, contract administration and risk control.
• Maintain governance, and management strategies to ensure that contracts adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience in progressively responsible roles related to the planning, design, construction and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects and/or operational contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial management techniques and practices in a large multi project complex construction and infrastructure environment.
• Sound knowledge and proven experience of commercial management and contract administration principles, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Ability to plan, set priorities, schedule, and manage deliverables for immediate and future needs.
• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues, identifying a priority ranking of issues and providing well-researched and concise answers to anticipated questions; to prepare strategy documents and issue reports.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, with strong mentoring, coaching, and team-building skills to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills to lead a team, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively, and proficiency in project management tools to track audit progress and deliverables.

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 .
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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