Description

About the job

 It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project, we are looking for a qualified Senior Commercial Specialist to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with the client, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assess and manage project risk and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the client and stakeholders.
• Follow notice processes as per the project agreement to ensure compliance/timely delivery.
• Log and escalate change requests throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to help with implementation and execution of change management and other commercial processes from and towards third parties.
• Other duties may be delegated or required at the direction of the Commercial Manager or Assistant.

Experience You Will Bring:

• 10+ years of practical experience in a similar role is required.
• Legal and/or Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience of working in major Joint Ventures with International partners preferred.
• A dedicated team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with change management principles, including identifying significant variations, claims identification, quantification and evaluation.
• Experience with the tendering process, contract administration, finance, procurement and subcontract administration, earned value management and Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred).
• Experience in liaising with client, subcontractor and consultant representatives.
• Basic understanding of insurance program requirements for various Project types.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and RRSP matching plans.
• The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

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