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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 Torontos subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

5 Jobs Found

Accounting Finance & Contract Officer Full-time Job

METROLINX

Financial Services   Toronto
Job Details
Our Cost Accounting Office is seeking an Accounting Finance & Contract Officer to provide financial planning and ensure enterprise-level finance controls for a portfolio of capital projects, with a focus on monitoring and ensuring effective financial review of capital costs.
 
What will I be doing?
  • Monitors and manages a portfolio of capital projects for the organization.
  • Ensures financial cost tracking is aligned with accounting standards.
  • Monitors project costs from work in progress to asset retirement.
  • Supports project managers with financial advisory support and appropriate accounting treatment of project costs.
  • Facilitates month end/year end activities for assigned projects (i.e., cost adjustments, capitalization, asset retirements etc.).
  • Supports Manager Capital Cost Accounting with audit matters, including year-end audit, auditor general requests and cost audits.
  • Provides advice to the business, recommending accounting treatment, project code set up, categorization of assets, project closure and amortization. 
  • Develops and coordinates financial, contract and administrative project functions.
  • Establishes and maintains procedures and processes within the department consistent with company policy and good business practices.
  • Assists the Manager, Capital Cost Accounting in capital rehabilitation and growth, and in managing projects/fixed assets accounting and other issues.
  • Coordinates with other internal disciplines regarding project management.
  • Identifies and assesses financial issues that could impact the overall performance of Capital Projects.
  • Develops quarterly Board Reports for Senior Management.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, cost control, budget control, and/or management.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation an asset.
  • Experience in budget, project schedule and forecasts, construction, contract administration, negotiations, and developing terms and conditions. 
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices would be an asset.
  • Organizational and analytical skills to develop and coordinate financial, contract and administrative project functions.
  • Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Oracle ERP systems will be an asset.
  • Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to generate reports and graphs for progress reports and presentations and make presentations to senior management audiences.
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.

Accounting Finance & Contract Officer

METROLINX
Toronto
  Financial Services Full-time
  78,241  -  106,677
Our Cost Accounting Office is seeking an Accounting Finance & Contract Officer to provide financial planning and ensure enterprise-level finance controls for a portfolio of cap...
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Sep 6th, 2024 at 09:35

Senior Contracts Administrator Full-time Job

METROLINX

Administrative Jobs   Toronto
Job Details

Our Commercial Management Office supporting the CPG Ontario Line department is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide commercial support in contract planning, management and administration services for large scale, high profile and complex capital projects. 
 

What will I be doing?
  • Works directly within an Integrated Project Delivery team, be directly involved in assisting with the preparation, review and administration of high profile, large scale and complex contracts (e.g., P3, Progressive Design Build, construction and commercial/supplier contracts) during various stages of the contract management process
  • Works with internal project teams to define scope of project work, identifying potential project risks and mitigation strategies to ensure risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control 
  • Participates in the preparation and evaluation of 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 
  • Identifies and advises the Integrated Project Team on the resolution of a range of critical contract issues including contractor performance, and monitors contractor adherence to the terms of contractual agreements 
  • Enforces 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 the Senior Manager or Commercial Lead as necessary 
  • Identifies and closely monitors project risks, constraints and contingencies associated with contracts to avoid or mitigate additional costs, penalties and delays. Escalates complex issues/problems to the Senior Manager or Commercial Lead, making recommendations to adjust mitigation tactics throughout the projects’ lifecycle. Administers contractual claims and the management, analysis (e.g. change orders, errors and omissions, negligence evaluation) and resolution of disputes. 
  • Contributes and advises on continuous improvement to both contractual matters and contract management software system to Senior Management and respective Integrated Project Team members
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction/Contract/Commercial Law or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in the contract management and administration of large multi-billion-dollar contractual agreements preferably involving large-scale transit infrastructure projects 
  • Knowledge of contracting principles, processes, methods, practices as well as accounting and scheduling principles
  • Administration of construction contracts and/or engineering/architectural design contract, and other technical and professional services contracts
  • P3 Project Agreements, variation procedures, multi-stakeholder contractual arrangements
  • Strong knowledge of construction project cycle, standards and processes to provide commercial contract administration/management expertise/advice to support delivery of capital infrastructure projects. 
  • P.Eng or LL.B./JD is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in interpretation and application of contract law, Ontario legislation (e.g. Construction Act, OPS Directives etc.), and legal statutes and proceedings; solid knowledge of Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents, as well as P3 Project Agreements; strong ability to work with bespoke contract documents, specifications and drawings, third party agreements etc.
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with various personnel within and outside of the organization including management, professional staff, project team, construction site staff, other personnel to discuss, clarify and resolve technical/contractual matters, financial, legal and other concerns
  • Experience using contract management systems, such as Oracle Unifier
  • Excellent oral/written/presentation skills 
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills is an asset
  • Prior experience or interaction within a public sector environment is an asset
  • Prior experience negotiating terms and conditions is an asset

Senior Contracts Administrator

METROLINX
Toronto
  Administrative Jobs Full-time
  88,758  -  120,634
Our Commercial Management Office supporting the CPG Ontario Line department is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide commercial support in contract planning, managemen...
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Sep 3rd, 2024 at 13:57

Senior Finance & Contract Officer Full-time Job

METROLINX

Financial Services   Toronto
Job Details

We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial professional who is experienced wearing multiple hats. Ability to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks while working independently with little supervision. Well organized, flexible and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people. Strong Oracle, Unifier and Excel skills are required.

What will I be doing?

  • Conducts financial and contract analysis to support and maintain adherence to strategy and develops reports and presentations utilizing analytical findings that support planning and decision-making.
  • Creates and manages department KPIs for Commercial Management Leadership and Senior Management review and action.
  • Analyzes financial architecture and policies to develop, manage and coordinate financial, contract development and administration, and establish related procedures and processes that are consistent with company policy and sound business practices, including:
  • Analyzing financial policy surrounding operations of the system 
  • Supporting audits of the system and control framework development
  • Supporting financial testing reviews of the system design and reports (e.g., transaction flows, Unifier, IOP testing, etc.)
  • Conducting analyses and developing reports for Senior Management 
  • Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors contract spend.     
  • Identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions for financial issues that impact capital and operating contracts
  • Developing forecasts and financial information, including reconciling and processing invoices, expenses for individual lines of business, and tracking information for accruals. Will identify any discrepancies and recommend solutions as needed
  • Recommending alternative courses of action to address threats to project completion
  • Managing the “close-out” phase of contracts, ensuring all contract terms and conditions have been met and that payments due have been processed
  • Analyzes administrative, operational, and/or project-related processes and procedures and develops and implements streamlined solutions for identified inefficiencies
  • Prepares and formats monthly, quarterly, and “ad-hoc” financial reports from various sources of information, including statistical information. 
  • Drafts and formats various other documents for internal or external audiences using templates and general guidelines.
  • Maintains databases and electronic document management systems.
  • Additional department administrative support, documents processing, and financial administration duties as assigned
  • Develop and implement robust process monitoring systems to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
  • Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define performance targets and establish benchmarks for success.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate process effectiveness and compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with process changes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members on process improvement methodologies and best practices

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

  • Completion of a post-secondary College diploma program in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Economics – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing financial architecture, financial planning and analysis, administering and negotiating contracts, and project management 
  • Financial analysis, accounting principles and practices, government policy development and decision making processes, forecasting methodologies, and mathematical modelling or computer programming
  • Organizational and analytical skills to coordinate a number of competing priorities under pressure to meet scheduled commitments
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Oral/written/presentation skills to develop reports and presentations to internal stakeholder and senior Management
  • Experience with lean methodologies an continuous improvement an asset. 
  • Experience with Power platform (BI, query) an asset
  • Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Unifier and asset

Senior Finance & Contract Officer

METROLINX
Toronto
  Financial Services Full-time
  88,758  -  120,634
We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial professional who is experienced wearing multiple hats. Ability to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support relat...
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Sep 3rd, 2024 at 13:56

Data Architect Full-time Job

METROLINX

IT & Telecoms   Toronto
Job Details

We are looking for a Data Architect to develop roadmaps, plans, and ultimately deliver our Transit Operations data strategy by working closely with internal teams and leading managed services providers. This is both a strategic and tactical hands-on role, so we need someone with a unique combination of relationship, leadership, analytical, and technical skills.  
 

What will I be doing?
  • Work with senior leaders to define, recommend, and implement a data strategy and roadmap
  • Effectively set and manage stakeholder expectations, gathering requirements for data projects
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, data owners, and data stewards across various business divisions as well as delivery partners
  • Identify data sources and analyze them with subject matter experts and business partners
  • Prepare documentation needed for the delivery lifecycle and handover to users and operations
  • Provide input to and perform aspects of the hands-on implementation with solution providers to stay relevant in the technology and maintain the solutions
  • Handle real-time streaming data and manage Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Implement data pipelines and build and support our data platform and data deliveries
  • Automate data pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
  • Implement machine learning models, develop Business Intelligence reports, and then train and support AI/ML models
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
  • Experience in actively contributing to the success of mid-to-large complex initiatives delivering business critical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and endless curiosity
  • Strong relationship management, partnership building, and facilitation skills
  • Proficiency in enterprise data solutions including data modeling, pipeline creation, automation, deployment, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to clearly articulate ideas, communicate data architecture, and deliver directions to both a business and a technical audience
  • Expertise in data science, data integration, and data warehousing strategies, methodologies, practices, product lifecycles, and tools
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in SQL, Python, Power BI, Power Platform
  • In-depth skills with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL DB, Synapse, and Databricks
  • Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical solution design abilities
  • Leadership skills to monitor and manage people including contractors and vendors
  • Experience with data architecture patterns, automated data validation tools and processes
  • Ability to coach and mentor technical professionals
  • Experience integrating data into Azure from cloud-based and on-prem source systems 
  • Experience authoring data governance materials, user, and technical documentation
  • Proficiency with project collaboration tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Confluence
  • Azure ML experience beneficial
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.

Data Architect

METROLINX
Toronto
  IT & Telecoms Full-time
  104,898  -  145,605
We are looking for a Data Architect to develop roadmaps, plans, and ultimately deliver our Transit Operations data strategy by working closely with internal teams and leading manag...
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Aug 28th, 2024 at 16:12

Talent Acquisition Consultant Full-time Job

METROLINX

Human Resources   Ottawa
Job Details

If you are a high achieving, experienced, motivated HR trailblazer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and have the credibility to be a trusted HR partner to executives; have the confidence to challenge the status quo and the ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 

Our Talent Acquisition team is looking for two (2) passionate Talent Acquisition Consultants to join our team!

As an experienced Talent Acquisition professional, you will execute the full talent acquisition cycle for unionized and non-unionized roles, including providing consultative services to assigned client group(s) while delivering creative sourcing and recruiting solutions to meet business needs. This position will report to a Manager, Talent Acquisition.

What will I be doing?

  • Deliver quality talent acquisition experience to candidates, hiring manager and other stakeholders that is consistent with Metrolinx brand as Employer of Choice.
  • Provide consultative advice to assigned client group(s) about talent acquisition, recruiting, and sourcing.
  • Develop talent acquisition plans for assigned client group(s) based on department needs; evaluate results of talent acquisition strategies to recommend new or adjusted techniques that improve recruitment outcomes in compliance with collective agreements, legal and regulatory requirements, and corporate policies and processes.
  • Develop relationships with clients and other partners (e.g. HR Business Partners).
  • Develop passive and active position-targeted sourcing strategies.
  • Craft suitable job postings to target candidates and which are aligned with the talent acquisition strategy and job description.
  • Short-list and pre-qualify candidates for Hiring Manager review based on candidate profile.
  • Conduct phone screens, interviews, and other assessments in accordance with job requirements.
  • Develop and recommend interview questions to ensure relevant information, as indicated by the candidate profile, is gathered to make an informed hiring decision.
  • Participate in special recruitment campaigns (e.g. staffing new division) or projects (e.g. implementation or improvements to talent acquisition software/processes).
  • Participate in recruitment projects contributing as a team member.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

  • Completion of a degree in Human Resources Management, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated progressive experience conducting full-cycle recruitment activities with a focus on unionized, public sector organizations.
  • Strong experience in conducting full-cycle recruitment activities. Previous exposure in recruiting for unionized positions is considered a strong asset.
  • Experience with contemporary strategic talent sourcing, outreach, and selection using a variety of approaches (e.g. social media, Boolean, search engine optimization (SEO) etc.)
  • Knowledge of Human Resources function, specifically in the area of recruitment and staffing and/or related legislation (e.g. Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information Act, etc.
  • Interpret and apply related policies, legislation and collective agreement provisions.
  • Ability to work in a fast- paced environment, managing a high volume of recruitment activities and changing priorities.

What we offer:

  • Work that makes an impact to our communities
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • An open and inclusive work environment
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, OMERS pension plan and lifestyle spending account

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.

Talent Acquisition Consultant

METROLINX
Ottawa
  Human Resources Full-time
If you are a high achieving, experienced, motivated HR trailblazer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and have the credibility to be a trusted HR partner to executives; have t...
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Aug 27th, 2024 at 16:08