Paralegal

Who We Are

The ONxpress Civils Contractor General Partnership, a partnership between FCC Canada Limited and Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., is a multidisciplinary Civils Joint Venture (CJV) team with global expertise in delivering innovative solutions for both railway and civil construction projects. Working under Alliance agreements with Metrolinx, the team is helping to modernize railway construction across the GO Transit network.

An Alliance framework, which is relatively new in Canada, is a collaborative partnership between the owner and contractor, who work together with a best-for-project mindset. By streamlining decision making, the Alliance helps ensure that high-quality work is delivered, certified, and transferred in a progressive, transparent, and risk-managed manner.

The Alliance operates with a core focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and rights-holders and contributing positively to local communities as a good neighbour. Through this collaborative approach, the Alliance is helping drive the modernization of key sections of the rail network as part of the GO Expansion Program.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a progressive and modern way of working, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Paralegal to join our Legal Affairs team.

The successful candidate will support a broad range of contract administration, claims management, dispute resolution, litigation support, regulatory compliance, legal operations, and corporate governance activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside lawyers, commercial managers, project executives, contract administrators, procurement professionals, and engineers on one of Canada's most significant transportation infrastructure projects. Inspired by similar senior paralegal functions supporting complex engineering and regulated industries, this position combines traditional paralegal responsibilities with strategic project and legal operations support.

What You'll do

• Assist with the review, drafting, preparation, and administration of contracts, amendments, notices, correspondence, and other legal documentation.
• Maintain legal records, contract databases, and document management systems.
• Support the Legal Department with contract administration, claims tracking, dispute files, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Coordinate with project teams to collect, organize, and maintain documentation required for contractual, legal, and commercial matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries, chronologies, reports, and briefing materials.
• Assist with construction claims, dispute resolution matters, and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of proposals, prequalification submissions, and responses requiring legal documentation or information.
• Assist with the management of external legal counsel and legal service providers.
• Support insurance, risk management, and corporate governance activities.
• Track contractual deadlines, notice requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining legal templates, policies, and procedures.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Legal Department.

What You Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Paralegal Studies, Law Clerk, Legal Administration, or a related field.
• Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in a legal, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or corporate environment.
• Experience supporting contract administration, commercial contracts, claims, or legal operations.
• Experience with Performance Security forms and experience with claims.
• Understanding of legal principles, contract management, legal research, and document control processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting major infrastructure, transit, construction, or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements, and claims processes.
• Experience working with external counsel and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, proposal submissions, or dispute-related matters.

Expected compensation for this role is between $75,000.00 and $95,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors, including skills, experience, and potential impact in the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary, ONxpress offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching, and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance-based bonus program.

This newly created role reflects the increasing scale and complexity of ONxpress Civils’ design and engineering consultant agreements, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to support effective contract administration, improve consultant performance tracking, and contribute to delivery outcomes on a transformative regional rail program.

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 sits within ONxpress Civils, the Design and Construction team responsible for modernizing and modifying key regional rail infrastructure across the GO Transit network.

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 opportunity employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].