Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Project Overview:
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Paid Time Off
We currently have an opening in
Toronto, ON for a:
Procurement Coordinator
The Procurement Coordinator assists the Procurement Manager with end-to-end support for the complete procurement lifecycle of work packages. An emphasis for this role will be placed on the early procurement tasks associated with pre-qualification of vendors in compliance with the project specific procurement plan and the JV policies and procedures.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Manage the prequalification of vendors in alignment with project procurement plans and JV procedures, supporting the development and maintenance of Master Vendor Lists.
- Issue, track, and collect Confidentiality Agreements from vendors prior to the release of RFPQs.
- Assist in preparing and coordinating RFPQ packages for market distribution.
- Identify, source, and document qualified market proponents for RFPQ opportunities.
- Support the implementation and ongoing use of electronic prequalification systems, including project-specific workflows and governance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the issuance and receipt of RFPQ packages.
- Coordinate and support the review process of RFPQ submissions alongside the Procurement Manager.
- Document, track, and communicate final evaluation results for each RFPQ.
- Maintain and regularly update the Master Vendor List, including conducting semi-annual vendor performance and prequalification reviews.
- Support the preparation of work packages for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Establish and manage procurement document control systems, including maintaining the Master Document List.
- Collaborate with the Contracts Administrator to ensure vendor insurance and bonding requirements are compliant with company standards.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure all procurement activities align with project specifications and requirements.
- Assist the Preconstruction Manager with design coordination activities on Design-Build projects.
- Support subcontractor relationship management in collaboration with the Preconstruction Manager.
- Ensure all required insurance, bonding, and compliance documentation is obtained from proponents.
- Administer and support electronic bid management software for the procurement team.
Education and Experience:
- Post Secondary Education in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- CET or Arch Tech Diploma
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in General Contracting as a Project Coordinator, Estimator, or Procurement Coordinator
- High level of skill in reviewing and interpreting scope from drawings and specifications.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Familiar with the content and set up of construction contracts (including Letters of Intent, Sub-contractor agreements, and Purchase Agreements).
- Familiar with preconstruction phase of a projects: Sourcing Proponents, Prequalification, Requests for Proposals, Agreements, compliance documentation.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills.
- Knowledge of Contract Law, and the Construction Lien Act would be an asset.
- A background with Collaborative Design Build projects would be an asset.
Salary Range: Between $80,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.
Think you're the right fit?
Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms.
Kenaidan: LinkedIn, Instagram, Murphy: LinkedIn, Instagram.
We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
