Job Description

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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.
Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 team within CPG Rapid Transit division is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor who will deliver commercial excellence across major infrastructure initiatives. This influential role will provide expert guidance on claims, variations and dispute resolution, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
What will I be doing?

• Advise on contract negotiation strategies, ensuring compliance with organizational and Project Agreement standard.
• Provide expert oversight on commercial aspects of subway projects, including claims, variations and disputes, in collaboration with project teams.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, offering strategic recommendations to the Director for effective mitigation.
• Support and guide claims resolution, variation evaluation and dispute resolution processes, promoting fair outcomes and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of commercial management systems, procedures, and standards.
• Analyze contract performance and commercial outcomes, delivering actionable insights through detailed reporting.
• Prepare high-level reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting key commercial developments.
• Review and advise on commercial documentation to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Provide strategic commercial advice throughout all phases of project delivery.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business, Law, Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial advisory roles within large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Deep understanding of Project Agreement frameworks, contract law, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Good analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear guidance.
• Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and solving commercial challenges.
• Project management to plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external resources engaged in project activities to meet timelines, budget limitations, and adhere to quality control standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Contract Management Software (Unifier) and Visio
• Strong influencing/negotiating as well as political acumen capabilities to deal with a variety of stakeholders, agencies, and staff to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
• Analytical skills to analyze business needs and identify and assess project risks and impacts on company reputation and develop recommendations for corrective action.
• Interpersonal and strong oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop reports and presentations based on analytical findings.

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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