Company Description
Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.
As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. 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-kilometer 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.
- Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
- Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
- Up to 57,000 more jobs 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
Responsibilities:
Support the Purchasing Manager and Head of Procurement in meeting the overall objectives of the department.
Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager responsible for major material and equipment purchase stream for the project;
- Lead and coordinate with all key stakeholders the negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of technical contracts and large scale supply agreements with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Lead the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes.
- Leverage vendors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to project(s).
- Proactively update and maintain areas of responsibility within the Projects Procurement Schedule / Buy Out Log.
- Purchase the highest quality materials and equipment at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings with buyouts.
- Provide training and conduct procurement related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
- Actively develop schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
- Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and manage any issue resolutions related to undelivered goods.
- Utilise Project Softwares to prepare/issue Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and evaluate suppliers’ proposals to identify vendors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels.
- Produce and present associated comparative charts demonstrating a recommendation for award to the Purchasing Manager
- Prepare Major Permanent Material Agreements, Major Equipment Purchase Orders and work with OTG cost control team to determine accurate budgets.
- Utilise project softwares to upload comparative charts, seek approvals and produce associated orders
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and have a general knowledge of database utilization.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree
- At least three-five years’ experience in an engineering and/or construction related role
- Thorough understanding of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, subcontract administration and site purchasing
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended medical insurance
- (Optional) RRSP matching
- Discretionary Bonus
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.
