Senior Contract Administrator

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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.

Are you passionate about driving commercial outcomes through data-driven insights, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation?

The Enterprise Commercial Office is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to support commercial strategy, contract management, and risk mitigation across corridor maintenance and infrastructure-related initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Commercial Management (Corridor Maintenance), you will work closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver commercial value, strengthen contract performance, and manage risk throughout the contract lifecycle.

In this role, you will contribute to procurement and contracting strategies, pricing and financial analysis, contract negotiations, vendor performance management, and issue resolution while supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

What will I be doing?

Support the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies, including procurement planning, pricing analysis, contract reviews, negotiations, approvals, execution, and issue management across multiple projects and contracts.
Partner with business units to develop procurement and go-to-market strategies, tender approaches, and commercial recommendations that align with operational objectives and value-for-money principles.
Conduct commercial and contractual risk assessments throughout the contract lifecycle to identify risks, evaluate requirements, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Perform pricing and financial analysis and develop high-quality presentations, briefing materials, and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and executive reporting.
Support vendor and contract negotiations by reviewing commercial terms, evaluating risk exposure, and negotiating commercially favorable outcomes that protect organizational interests.
Identifies and advises on the resolution of a range of critical contract issues including contractor performance, and monitors contractor adherence to the terms of contractual agreements
Develop commercial tools, evidence, and methodologies to demonstrate value for money, support commercial decision-making, and strengthen procurement outcomes.
Enforces contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation as well as helping in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages
Contribute to contract governance, negotiation, and management strategies to ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual obligations, and risk management requirements.
Support the development and continuous improvement of commercial management processes, procedures, and best practices aligned with enterprise standards.
Facilitate commercial working sessions and stakeholder meetings with internal and external partners, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.
Lead or support claims and issue management activities, including information gathering, vendor coordination, issue resolution, and support for legal or litigation-related matters where required.
Prepare research, briefing notes, reports, and executive-ready presentations for senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a university degree in a related discipline such as Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience in commercial management, contract administration, procurement, negotiations, and project governance within complex operational or project environments.
Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement processes, and commercial and contractual risk management principles.
Proven organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support delivery in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and agencies to achieve successful outcomes.
Demonstrated experience preparing reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations, including the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership.
Experience coordinating vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support contract delivery, compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements, and effective issue resolution.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful commercial and financial insights. Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is considered an asset.
Experience in using contract administration systems, such as Primavera Contract Manager and Oracle Unifier.
Proficiency in all MS Office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, etc.).
At least two years demonstrated experience administering commercial management projects, contract negotiations, and project governance in complex environments.
Experience in the interpretation of contract law, and Ontario legislation (e.g. Construction Act, Professional Engineers Act, Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents, bespoke contract documents, specifications and drawings, and legal statutes and proceedings) would be an asset.

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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

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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