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

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

ONxpress Civils is hiring a Contracts & Subcontracts Coordinator to support the GO Expansion program. You will draft formal letters, reference contracts, and advise subcontract managers on risk and value-for-money.

The role requires coordinating with procurement, finance, design, and field teams to keep project operations smooth. You will review payments and claims, manage correspondence, and ensure all stakeholders are informed.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry and managing subcontract lifecycles.
• Ability to read and comment on commercial construction agreements.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters, notices, and commercial communications.
• Support subcontract managers with contractual provisions and risk mitigations.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, and project teams to ensure compliance.
• Review payment implications, manage claims, and ensure follow‑up actions.
• Utilize Excel for advanced data management and reporting.

Skills

Coordination with teams

Communication skills

Contract awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Law or Civil Engineering education preferred

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].