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 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, Pre-Construction Services Office within CPG is looking for a Lead, Commercial Management to join the team You will lead and provide commercial oversight on a diverse portfolio of projects that are at all stages of the lifecycle, providing stakeholder management, vendor management, as well as project reporting. You will also provide strategic and commercial advice to support the areas of Priority Agreements and Pre-Construction Services (Property requirements, Permits, Licences and Approvals, Traffic and Transportation, Utilities, Third-Party Agreements, Environmental Programs and Assessments and Indigenous Relations Office). What will I be doing?
- Support the development and the execution of the overall strategy for commercial management for priority agreements with external stakeholders, contracts with vendors and partners, to ensure the successful outcomes and value for money objectives.




- Build and manage relationships with a broad number of external stakeholders/partners, including third party revenue partners, provincial/federal/municipal governments, agencies and/or communities, leveraging those relationships to advance commercial objectives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners in developing schedules and plans that maximize efficiency and timeliness; Partner and manage relationships with internal cross-functional departments (e.g. Third Party Coordination, Legal, Operations, Capital Projects Group, Procurement, Finance and others) to ensure progression of projects and programs into operational service.
- Develop assessments, materials and recommendations on commercial aspects, contract documents and approvals as required.
- Manage the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.
- Effectively deal with significant commercial issues, including complex engineering, operational and business challenges to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies; monitor applicable regulations, codes, and standards to ensure all legal obligations are met, or exceeded; facilitates collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and external vendors to ensure project delivery and issues resolution.




- Chair regularly scheduled meetings with Internal/External Stakeholders, escalating issues to senior management, as required; Document meeting content through the preparation and distribution of concise and accurate minutes.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement of commercial and contract management, contract administration and risk control.
- Create a working setting that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job. What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Contract/Construction Law, Planning, Public Administration or a related discipline
- or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Extensive experience in business roles related to the planning, procurement, design, and construction, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit or infrastructure development projects.
- Experience commercially managing large infrastructure programs and progressive delivery models would be an asset.
- Demonstrated relationship management and influencing skills and experience to build partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of results; Strong negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/consultation/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity; to liaise with all levels within the organization and in the field; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors.
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📌 Lead, Commercial Management (Toronto)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Toronto