Job Description

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12014
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Commercial Management (20001220) - Head & Staff - Commercial Management (30000598)
Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40
Pay Scale Group: 09SA (CAN/S/J/09SA)
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 22, 2025
Last Day to Apply: October 29, 2025
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can
Career Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity in the Commercial Management Department! The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is currently hiring for a Senior Contract Administrator.
What You Will Do
Coordinating and administering the day-to-day activities associated with contract administration for a portfolio of operational and IT contracts. They will be responsible for administering various contracts, including those for IT, operations, maintenance, corporate and professional services in accordance with TTC's policies and departmental procedures.
Additionally, you will review vendors' submissions such as work plans, tasks/work assignments, change requests, amendments, invoices, notices, and other contractual correspondence to ensure compliance with contracts terms and conditions and the scope of the work.
Your role will include reviewing, interpreting and analysis of contract requirements, tenders, and contract documents, to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses/terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce the risk and protect the interests of TTC.
You will manage stakeholder relationships and optimize commercial management processes.
You will be responsible for contract management, and administration for various operational and IT contracts including evaluation, negotiation commercial aspects of work plan submissions and processes work plan/assignment releases.
You will identify and advise on the resolution of a range of critical contract works with the project delivery teams and vendors to resolve contractual inconsistencies, irregularities, and other related issues i.e., vendor performance.
The Senior Contract Administrator will be expected to enforce contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation and providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc. Escalates complex, high-profile issues/matters to the Commercial Manager
Your role will include being responsible for accurate administration of various contract records, such as changes, variations, Invoices, amendments, correspondence, notices etc. in the Contract Management System.
You will monitor assigned contracts and the respective progress, analyze internal data, and prepares and provides status reports to management and project teams, as required.
In this role, you will be required to analyze rationale for contract changes/amendment/claims and implementing claims avoidance and mitigation practices/strategies.
What Skills Do You Bring

• Apply analytical skills

• Communicate in a variety of mediums

• Create, document, and manage information and records

• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures

• Use office technology, software, and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Law etc.) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Post-award Commercial management Experience withing a Transit agency or similar industry

Strong knowledge, and experience in post award contract administration practices in complex operational and public agencies environments. * Ability to read and comprehend technical specifications and possess a good understanding of technical issues related to operational & IT contracts as well as a very good understanding of legal and commercial issues and practices related to tender and contract law

• Strong knowledge of contracting principles, processes, methods, practices as well as accounting and scheduling principles
• Proven experience in managing projects and contracts in a multi-functional environment
• Strong knowledge of data management and reporting tools and ability to extract and repot insights to assist top management with decision making.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles, practices, and methods to lead the implementation of controls for contract management processes
• Strong knowledge of claims management techniques and practices in a large scale, multi-faceted environment
• Solid negotiation and oral written/presentation skills to manage contract administration and commercial management issues
• Sound interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity, consult with all levels within the organization and in the field, and work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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