Company Description

Company Description

Are you looking for your next adventure? Let us tell you all about it! The project team at Ontario Transit Group are so proud to be part of Ontario's future.

Ontario Line South

Our team is mobilizing its design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario's economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometre tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown.

The Benefits to Ontario?

• Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station
• Improving the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Reducing crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Up to 57,000 more jobs will be accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

Job Description

• Track and manage contractual events, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication.
• Demonstrate proficiency in commercial processes and adeptly write contractual and technical letters addressed to the client and stakeholders.
• Ability to provide advice on commercial strategy.
• Substantiate costs associated with contractual events by gathering invoices, cost breakdowns, and other pertinent documentation.
• Collect information regarding impact assessments for Variation Directives, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with the different teams and stakeholders to gather the required information.
• Play an integral role in Schedule Analysis, comprehending schedule logic and identifying changes to facilitate project coordination.
• Thoroughly review all reports, including construction reports, to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
• Review subcontractor claims to verify their inclusion in the appropriate channels (variations, delay, compensation events) and address any discrepancies.
• Review payment applications to validate the accuracy of invoiced amounts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Negotiation of entitlement to variations with both upstream with the client and downstream with the supply chain.
• Chair weekly contract management meetings with the operations team to create contract awareness and address contractual matters.
• Daily and weekly tracking of progress.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' Proven experience in project coordination, preferably within the construction industry for large scale Projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and contract administration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft technical letters and reports.
• Proficiency in data analysis and cost substantiation techniques.
• Familiarity with scheduling software and the ability to interpret schedule logic.
• Attention to detail and ability to meticulously review documentation for accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Previous experience in construction of large-scale projects particularly tunneling and stations, along with advanced understanding of contractual and technical terms.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong Presentation skills (written and verbal).

Additional Information

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.