Job Description 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 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 CPG Commercial team is seeking two directors to join the team! You will provide strategic direction and management of commercial decision-making, coordinate commercial leadership across the corporation and provide strategic and commercial advice to support the implementation of, and adherence to, effective Commercial Management plans.

What will I be doing?

• Direct and lead the commercial management team, throughout the lifecycle of all contracts/projects, and ensure that there are effective and efficient commercial policies, procedures, and best practices in place to establish and maintain that function.
• Provide guidance and leadership in the development of procurement documents and contracting structure and strategy, contract negotiation, governance, and strategies to ensure that Metrolinx effectively negotiates contracts that adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures, and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate commercial management plans and strategies to maximize funding opportunities and related value, while minimizing risk to Metrolinx.
• Lead a commercial team and interface with technical team members and other stakeholders for the development and successful implementation of commercial strategies.
• Identify emerging commercial hot topics, issues, and risks, report contractual claims, and lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Contract/Construction Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in a public transportation development, construction environment with experience and measured success in the application of commercial management methodology in the context of major, complex infrastructure projects; construction experience in the transportation industry and/or public sector is an asset.
• Experience having developed / structured, procured, negotiated and/or administered complex contracts is required.
• Professional Engineer designation issued by the Province of Ontario (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP) or international equivalent accreditation would be an asset.
• Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies and project delivery models (traditional, P3, and collaborative) and the associated benefits and risk transfer implications.
• Transit experience is preferred, including expert knowledge of transit-related risks across construction, design, engineering and/or commercial management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act).
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems, knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.

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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

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.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.