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.

Are you passionate about driving commercial success through data driven insights and strategic contract negotiation? Our Commercial Management Office is seeking a Senior Commercial Management Analyst who will work closely with the Manager, Commercial Management (I&IT), the Commercial Management team, and the broader team to drive value and manage commercial risk. You will conduct commercial risk assessments, pricing analysis, and contract negotiations, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

What will I be doing?

• Manage the sourcing support and development, contracting strategy, pricing analysis, contract review, negotiations, execution, and issue management of multiple projects.
• Support the line of business in reviewing and developing the tender files.
• Lead risk assessment workshops in early project stages to evaluate risk profiles, identify requirements, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct pricing analysis and develop best-in-class presentations showcasing data driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Support vendor negotiations, from reviewing contracts, addressing commercial terms, and negotiating favorable terms that mitigate the risk for Metrolinx.
• Support the development of commercial evidence, tools, techniques, and guidance that will demonstrate value for money for larger Metrolinx projects and leads the development for smaller files.
• Develop contract negotiation, 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.
• Develop commercial management processes and procedures for Metrolinx I&IT that are based on, and adhere to, those of the overall corporation.
• Strong stakeholder and organizational skills to conduct and manage commercial management meetings and working sessions with internal and external stakeholders, and result orientation towards key objectives.
• Lead claims and issue management which includes information gathering, issue resolution facilitation with vendors and supporting legal/litigations.
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to prepare research, briefing notes, and high-quality presentations for senior leadership.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree in a related discipline (e.g. Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Business Analytics, Strategic Management, Finance, and International Business) or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent. Master of Business Administration would be considered an asset.
• Advanced Proficiency level in Excel to provide meaningful insights from large data sets. Proficiency in Power BI would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience developing and generating reports that include charts and graphs, creating progress reports, creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations to senior management level audiences.
• Proficiency in all MS Office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, etc.). At least two years demonstrated experience administering commercial management projects, contract negotiations, and project governance in complex environments.
• Organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple complex projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments, project plan adherence, and close-out.
• Strong influencing/negotiating and relationship management skills including political acumen capabilities to deal with a variety of stakeholders, agencies, and staff, to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
• Experience with vendor and client coordination, to develop and monitor projects and services in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and corporate policies and processes.
• Strong understanding of contract law and contract administration, government procurement processes, and commercial mitigation risk strategies.

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.