Senior Contract Administrator

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. What will I be doing?

• Prepares, reviews and administers high profile, large scale and complex contracts (. construction, commercial / supplier, operations, consulting contracts) during various stages of the contract management process, including : working with internal project teams to define scope of project work and project specifications, identifying potential project risks and mitigation strategies to ensure risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control, participating in the preparation of scope for potential procurement / RFP documentation, monitoring contracts to ensure contracts are aligned with procurement / contract management strategies and are complying with the terms and conditions set out in the contractual agreements, and working with the Cost Finance Group to obtain payment approval for invoices.
• Reviews, validates and analyses the Division’s requirements, tenders and contract documents and determines / administers sourcing or category strategies to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses / terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx.

Reviews contract management documentation to ensure required clauses are included and recommends changes / revisions where omissions / inconsistencies occur.

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 through vendor governance, enforcing contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation as well as providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc.

Escalates politically sensitive issues / matters as well as those without precedent to Management.

In conjunction with internal business units, develops risk mitigation strategies for large scale, high profile and complex contracts / projects (.

developing key indicators to identify when a risk may become a claim) to ensure the compliance of contracts and change orders to minimize corporate liability throughout the lifecycle of the projects.

Contributes expertise and advice to the design, planning, development and implementation of Operations’ contract management systems, standards and operational procedures, including recommendations to improve / adjust contract management processes, procedures, requirements, etc.

based on the specific / unique needs of individual contracts, while ensuring alignment with corporate and statutory requirements and meeting the needs of internal and external clients / stakeholders.

Recommends / implements contract administration best practices and lessons learned from internal sources (. internal business units).

Monitors contract performance through the tracking of administrative and financial metrics to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

• Liaises with various internal stakeholders (. internal project teams, Procurement, Legal, Finance with respect to all aspects of contract administration and risks including claims and dispute resolution.
• Assists in standardizing and updating wording for terms of reference and supplemental conditions by recommending revised / updated language to ensure consistency in application and interpretation.
• Systematically manages contract-related correspondence and documentation and ensures tracking of contract deliverables is proactively managed.
• Advises, mentors and coaches team members and other employees on topics related to the incumbent’s area of expertise but does not guide employees in their day-to day activities.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business, Architecture, Contract / Construction Law, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the contract management, supply chain, procurement and / or administration of large contractual agreements.
• Professional Engineer Ontario (, Certified Engineering Technologist (, Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Supply Chain Management (SCMP) and / or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset, not mandatory.
• Knowledge of construction / commercial / operational contract administration and claims management techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of design and construction / commercial programs, standards, and processes to provide contract administration / management expertise / advice for large scale, high profile, large construction / commercial / operational / consulting projects would be an asset.
• Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (including AFP Alternate Financing Procurement).
• Excellent oral / written / presentation skills to assist in standardizing and updating wording for terms of reference and supplemental conditions.
• Experience in using contract administration systems, such as Primavera Contract Manager and Oracle Unifier.

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 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.