Contracts Administrator (12 month Contract)
Contracts Administrator (12 month Contract)
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25-06-2025
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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.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Program Contracts department within the Program Management Office of the Capital Projects Group is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide contract planning management and administration services for large scale high profile and complex capital projects undertaken by the Capital Projects Group. Reporting to the Manager or Sr. Manager (as applicable) the Contract Administrator will be responsible for coordinating and managing contract administration activities related to capital projects including construction design engineering/architectural and other professional services etc. in accordance with Metrolinxs policies and departmental processes and procedures.
What will I be doing
- Reviews interprets and analyses contract requirements tenders and contract documents 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. Ensures required provisions are included in all contract documentation 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; enforces contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation and providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters or enforcement of penalty clauses LiquidatedDamages etc. Escalates complex high-profile issues/matters to the Manager.
- Responsible for accurate administration of various contract records such as work releases changes variations certificates of payment amendments correspondence notices etc. in the Contract Management System (such as Oracle Unifier). Monitors status of assigned contracts prepares and provides reports to management and project teams as required.
- Oversees payment process verifies vendors invoices for compliance with contract payment terms release of statutory holdbacks and final payments assesses back charges and other payment related matters.
- Monitors status of assigned contracts prepares and provides reports to management and project teams as required such as pending changes contingency usage outstanding payments difficult or problematic issues in order to facilitate timely resolution and avoid risk of claims and disputes.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field Construction/Contract/Commercial Law or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated years of experience in the contract management and administration of large multi-billion dollar contractual agreements involving large-scale infrastructure projects that includes direct exposure to or specialized working knowledge of:
- Contracting principles processes methods practices as well as basic accounting and scheduling
- Administration of construction contracts and/or engineering/architectural design contractand other technical and professional services contracts
- Ability to interpret contract law and Ontario legislation (e.g. The Construction Act OPS Directives etc.) Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents bespoke contract documents and legal statutes and proceedings
- Ability to plan schedule and organize a variety of activities and deal with stressful situations with tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
- Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively 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 administration systems such Oracle & Unifier
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt 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: or email .
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 policybefore 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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Employment Type
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