Senior Variation Analyst

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

Variation & Change Team

The Variation Team is part of the Contracts Department and is responsible for managing all instructions related to Variations, Changes, or Claims with the Contracting Authority. The team interfaces closely with all the project departments - technical, scheduling, procurement, construction, legal and finance - in order to deliver comprehensive cost and impact assessments, in a timely manner.

Variations are negotiated to either confirmation or rejection, and if confirmed, passed to operations for implementation. The Variation Team includes coordinators, engineers and schedulers, under the supervision of the Variation Manager. It is supported by different legal & claim consultants as needed.

• Lead the estimation and proposal process for assigned variation inquiries.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and documentation to assess the impact of variations on schedule, resource and cost.
• Liaise with relevant project departments to develop solutions and responses to variation inquiries.
• Coordinate the data and documentation required for impact assessments.
• Prepare submittal documents and participate in the review process.
• Review and analyze change orders and contract modifications for potential impacts on the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of all variations, changes, and claims.
• Ensure proper documentation of all variations.
• Provide regular updates to the Variation Manager and other project stakeholders on the status of variations.
• Support the Variation Manager in the negotiation and resolution of variations, changes, and claims with the Contracting Authority.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in one of the following areas:
  • Contract and/or variation/change management on large construction projects.
  • small to medium-size bids ($1M-$10M).
  • construction experience as Project Manager or Project / Site Coordinator.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, synthesis and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical mindset with evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Good time management and organization skills.
• Ownership, autonomy, commitment, and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and with clients.
• Advanced computer literacy (MC Office); intermediate proficiency in MS Project

Additional Information

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.