Commercial Specialist

ONxpress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

ONxpress Civils, the Design & Construction arm delivering GO Expansion, seeks a Contracts & Subcontracts Specialist in Ontario. You will draft formal letters, review subcontract provisions and coordinate with procurement to advance projects.

Proficiency in Excel will support payment reviews and data management, while ensuring risk controls and clear stakeholder communications. You will coordinate with finance, cost control, design and investigation teams, contributing to a fair, best-for-project

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with the Construction Industry.
• Education in law, Civil Engineering, construction discipline or related field preferred.
• Experience with bridge or rail projects is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate with project teams including finance and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for drafting formal letters, position papers and commercial notices.
• Support subcontract managers by referencing contractual provisions and advising on next steps.
• Assist procurement with risk mitigations and value-for-money approaches.
• Coordinate tasks to ensure smooth project operations and timely communications.
• Utilize Excel for advanced data management and payment reviews.
• Review and manage payment implications and applications.
• Draft and assign correspondence with appropriate stakeholders cc’d.
• Attend kick-off meetings with construction and technical teams.
• Receive and manage claims from subcontractors and compile reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Law

Civil Engineering

Construction discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

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-$90,000 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.

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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 [e-mail].