Intern, Program Controls & Contracts, Oncorr

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 Toronto’s 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.
The Metrolinx Intern Program is designed to offer new graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working on projects that guide us forward through our collaborative, inclusive work environment. Upon successful completion of the program, there is the opportunity to be offered a permanent placement. Our Program Controls & Contracts Team is looking for one Intern to support the Commercial team under OnCorr Project of Metrolinx.
What will I be doing?

• Assist with administration and special initiatives, as assigned.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and Co-ordination of requirements and information for Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders and other supporting activities.
• Support the managing of day-to-day activities for Oracle Requisitions and Invoice Management for the Commercial Team, OnCorr Project.
• Support with contract management activities including review of invoices and change orders.
• Support Reporting and Business Approvals required to support information flow across projects with Metrolinx teams, by participating in meetings and supporting coordination activities.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Ability to analyze information and interpret complex issues.
• You must be available in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area for a June 6th, 2023 start date .
• Team player demonstrating an ability to work within cross-functional teams in a support role.
• Capacity for problem-solving, taking initiative, and proactively addressing issues, working within a team environment.
• Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or a related field within the last two years.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills, including technical proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Previous Oracle experience would be an asset.

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.
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: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].
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. 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.