Co - op Student, Commercial Management at Metrolinx

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.

Our Commercial Management department within our Legal division are looking for two (2) Co-op Student, Commercial Management to join the team! You will work with internal stakeholders to provide analytical support in the completion of required tasks and deliverables.

What will I be doing?

• Assist with day-to-day activities for all Oracle Requisitions and Invoice Management to meet established objectives and prepare detailed and timely reports for approval.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to collect data, respond to queries and exchange information
• Support and coordinate requirements and information for Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders and other supporting activities.
• Support information flow across projects with Metrolinx teams, by participating in meetings and supporting coordination activities.

• Provide assistance and support to staff in a variety of areas, including gathering, inputting, organizing, and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be enrolled in a full-time accredited co-op program in order to be considered for this position.
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled Business Administration or similar program at a post-secondary institution
• Ability to analyze information and interpret complex issues.
• Capacity for problem-solving, taking initiative, and proactively addressing issues, working within a team environment.
• Previous experience working within a business environment is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across various departments and levels of the organization.
Competence in software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Exposure to Power BI 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 be 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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