Commercial Specialist

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Gather information and draft formal letters, position papers, and commercial notices while advising subcontract managers on contractual provisions and commercial implications. Support procurement and the subcontract lifecycle, review payments and claims, manage correspondence, and coordinate stakeholders to help ensure smooth project operations.

Job details

Who We Are The ONxpress Civils Contractor General Partnership, a partnership between FCC Canada Limited and Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., is a multidisciplinary Civils Joint Venture (CJV) team with global expertise in delivering innovative solutions for both railway and civil construction projects. Working under Alliance agreements with Metrolinx, the team is helping to modernize railway construction across the GO Transit network. An Alliance framework, which is relatively new in Canada, is a collaborative partnership between the owner and contractor, who work together with a best-for-project mindset. By streamlining decision making, the Alliance helps ensure that high-quality work is delivered, certified, and transferred in a progressive, transparent, and risk-managed manner. The Alliance operates with a core focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and rights-holders and contributing positively to local communities as a good neighbour. Through this collaborative approach, the Alliance is helping drive the modernization of key sections of the rail network as part of the GO Expansion Program. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a progressive and modern way of working, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Act as the focal point for gathering relevant information and drafting formal letters, position papers and commercial notices. Support the subcontract managers by referring to the contractual provisions, understanding the implications and advising them on how to move forward. Support and work alongside the procurement team, advising them on risk mitigations, value-for money approach and ‘best-for-project’ approach. Demonstrate a ‘big-picture- approach and high personal responsibility in coordinating tasks and ensuring smooth project operations. Support the subcontract managers in all aspects of a subcontract lifecycle. Utilize Excel for advanced data management Review and manage payment implications and applications. Review and assign correspondence, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions. Ensure commercial requirements are met and all necessary stakeholders are cc’d in communications. Draft formal letters and other correspondence as needed. Coordinate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring smooth project operations. Attend and contribute to kick-off meetings with the construction and technical teams. Receive and manage claims from subcontractors, compiling and reviewing claims reports. Understand and follow organizational setups and protocols. What You Bring Familiarity with the Construction Industry. 3+ years of experience in related field. Education in law, Civil Engineering, construction discipline or related field preferred. Experience with bridge or rail projects is a plus. Proven ability to coordinate with project coordinators, finance, cost control, technical, procurement, design, and investigation teams. Ability to read, understand and comment on commercial principles of construction agreements. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Expected compensation for this role is between $70,000.00-90,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program. This role is a newly created position. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members. Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates. This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position. We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a related field and familiarity with the construction industry; education in law, civil engineering, construction, or a related discipline is preferred. They should be able to interpret commercial principles in construction agreements, coordinate across project and business teams, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks; bridge or rail project experience is an asset.