Senior Procurement Specialist

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Canada; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transit authority in Canada is hiring two Senior Procurement Specialists to lead complex construction procurements. Candidates should have experience in public sector projects and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and preparing detailed procurement documentation. The role requires post-secondary education in a relevant discipline and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Pension plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible hybrid work approach

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant college diploma or university degree.
• Professional procurement certification is a plus.
• Significant experience in public-sector construction procurements.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction procurement activities for major capital projects.
• Conduct procurements in alignment with public sector legislation.
• Prepare award recommendations and procurement reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of trade agreements

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant discipline

Tools

Procurement systems

Office software

Job description

Job Information

Requisition ID: 12469

Number of Vacancies: 2

Department: Procurement and Category Management (20000714) - Capital Procurement (30000513)

Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40

Pay Scale Group: 09SA (CAN/S/J/09SA)

Employment Type: Regular

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: January 26, 2026

Last Day to Apply: Febuary 8, 2026

Reports to: Category Manager

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

We are seeking to hire 2 Senior Procurement Specialists with deep expertise in public sector construction procurement. These roles focus exclusively on pre award delivery of complex construction projects, including Design Bid Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR/CM@Risk), and other alternative delivery models.

Successful candidates will bring strong technical acumen, the ability to independently manage end to end construction procurements, and a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen our procurement templates, processes, and documentation quality.

Please see TTC Website for full job posting.

What You Will Do

High Level responsibilities but not limited to the ones highlighted below.

Lead Complex Construction Procurements (Pre Award)

• Manage end to end construction procurement activities for major capital projects, from planning and market analysis through to tender issuance, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Develop, refine, and issue procurement documents (RFPs, RFTs, NRFPs, RFIs, addenda) using MasterFormat and internal templates, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Review and validate technical specifications, drawings, scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules to ensure clarity, completeness, and commercial viability.

Ensure Compliance & Procurement Integrity

• Conduct procurements in alignment with public sector legislation, trade agreements (CFTA, CETA), internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Support defensible evaluation processes, including development of evaluation criteria, scoring matrices, and weighting methodologies tailored to construction delivery models.

Vendor, Stakeholder & Market Engagement

• Facilitate pre bid meetings, site tours, bidder Q&A, debriefs, and consensus evaluations.
• Conduct market research, vendor prequalification, and risk assessments to support competitive and transparent procurement outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance to project managers, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial considerations, and contract structure.

Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare award recommendations, evaluation summaries, and procurement reports suitable for audit and executive review.
• Identify recurring issues in templates, specifications, and procurement processes; recommend and implement improvements.
• Support the development of category strategies for construction and capital projects.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and accessible work environment aligned with OHRC, AODA, and organizational values.
• Participate in customer service and organizational culture initiatives as required.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline (procurement, business, engineering, construction management, etc.) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Professional procurement certification (SCMP, CIPS, CSCP) or active enrollment is an asset.
• Industry designation (i.e. SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, CPPO, CPPB) is considered an asset.
• Significant experience leading public-sector construction procurements, including DB, DBB, CM@Risk, and other alternative delivery models.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, drawings, cost structures and risk allocations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing procurement documents using MasterFormat or similar industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues in templates, scopes and specifications and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple concurrent procurements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, electronic bidding portals, and office software.
• Ability to create, manage, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Skilled in research, documentation, and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience working in a diverse Public Sector procurement environment is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of trade agreements, procurement law, fairness principles, and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of market trends, construction cost drivers, and supplier landscapes.
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing, sales, category management, the procurement process and related tender/proposal evaluation and award activities
• Sound knowledge of leading supply management/strategic sourcing practices and knowledge of and ability to prepare commercial contract documents.
• Knowledge of competitive procurement methods (RFP, RFT, NRFP, RFIs, ACANs) and contract structures (MSAs, construction contracts, CHDC style agreements) and Negotiated-RFPs
• Valid Class G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for site visits.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at [phone] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.