Materials Coordinator

Who We Are:

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You'll Do:

• Has primary responsibility for the day‑to‑day site coordination, tracking, and consolidation of material requirements for a wide range of railway construction materials, components, and services.
• Coordinates and tracks material orders from requisition through delivery, ensuring alignment with short‑term construction sequencing, look‑ahead schedules, and site priorities.
• Prepares and processes purchase requisitions and related documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and completeness, including material descriptions, quantities, delivery requirements, and applicable quality, inspection, and compliance requirements.
• Ensures drawings, technical specifications, standards, and client‑specific requirements are properly identified, reviewed, and included with requisitions.
• Acts as a primary site‑level liaison between Project Management, Logistics, Quality, and Construction teams, ensuring materials are delivered in accordance with approved schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinates logistics, freight, and delivery arrangements, including domestic and cross‑border shipments, as assigned. This includes coordination with carriers and logistics providers for scheduled deliveries, monitoring and tracking in‑transit materials, and planning deliveries to active construction sites and rail corridors.
• Monitors and expedites material deliveries to support near‑term construction needs, identifying critical or high‑risk items and escalating potential risks or delays to the Materials Manager.
• Performs and coordinates receiving activities, including verification of deliveries against purchase orders and packing lists, coordination of inspections with QA/QC personnel, documentation of shortages, damages, or non‑conformances, and completion of goods receipt transactions in SAP or other materials management systems.
• Manages site‑level inventory control, including tracking materials across site yards and designated storage locations, performing cycle counts and physical inventory verification, monitoring material issuance and usage by construction crews, and identifying excess or surplus materials for reporting.
• Tracks loading and unloading activities, ensuring safe handling practices and compliance with site‑specific and rail corridor safety requirements.
• Supports quality compliance and document control by collecting and maintaining required quality records, including material certificates and compliance documentation, inspection and release notes, and non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Ensures all materials‑related activities at the site comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including safe storage, handling, and transportation of materials.
• Follows and supports the continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to materials handling, logistics coordination, inventory control, and documentation.

What You Bring:

• 2–5 years of experience in materials coordination, logistics, procurement support, or site‑based project coordination within railway, civil, or large infrastructure construction projects.
• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials & Operations Management (college or university level); considered an asset.
• Enrollment in or completion of SCMP or similar accreditation is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience working with ERP or materials management systems (SAP preferred).
• Familiarity with Canadian rail or transit authority requirements (e.g., Metrolinx, TTC, CN, CP, VIA Rail) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Canadian construction and rail‑related codes, standards, and specifications (CSA, ASTM, and project‑specific requirements).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple site priorities in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, service‑oriented mindset.

Expected compensation for this role is between $60,000.00-80,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.