Senior Manager, Commercial Management

Metrolinx; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transit authority in Canada seeks a Senior Manager, Commercial Management. This role involves managing contract negotiation and commercial governance to minimize risk and ensure compliance with policies. Strong leadership and experience in transit infrastructure projects are essential. The organization values diversity and encourages all to apply. Join a committed team to deliver impactful transit solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects.
• Knowledge of relevant Contract Law and construction agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive strategies for commercial management excellence.
• Develop contract negotiation and governance strategies.
• Collaborate for effective commercial management and risk assessment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Project management tools

Education

Degree in Business, Accounting, Law or related discipline

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 (CPG) 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 Commercial Management department within the CPG GO/UP team is looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial Management to join the team! Reporting to the Director, Commercial Management, you will lead and provide oversight of commercial governance and decision‑making for Operations, including coordination across the corporation. This role will provide commercial options and strategic advice to the Director, Commercial Management, VP-Commercial Management, and other Metrolinx partners and leaders.

What will I be doing?

• Manage the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement
• Develop contract negotiation, governance and management strategies to ensure that contracts adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures and to minimize corporate liability and risk
• Collaborate with the both the Director and/or VP, Commercial Management and Senior Legal Counsel to ensure corporate documents reflect commercial management strategy and sound commercial principles
• Manage the ongoing maintenance of standards, guidelines and contract and commercial management control systems
• Collaborate with the contract administrators to ensure the financial health of the contracts in portfolio
• Support the project delivery team by providing sound commercial advice and support in complex contractual matters

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business, Accounting, Law, Contract Management, Audit, Risk Management, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles related to the planning, design, construction, and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works, including experience managing large, complex, multi‑year transit projects and/or operational contracts.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents (CCDC), Master Construction, Operating and Service Agreements, the Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act and the Professional Engineers Act, contracts documents, specifications and drawings, and legal statutes and proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, with strong mentoring, coaching, and team‑building skills to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with auditing, compliance, or risk management, including experience in developing and overseeing implementation plans for audit responses and corrective actions, and the ability to assess and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to internal and external compliance standards.
• Strong organizational skills to lead a team, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively, and proficiency in project management tools to track audit progress and deliverables.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is 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.

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