Collaborative Partnering Specialist

Position Title: Collaborative Partnering Specialist

Hierarchical Dependence: Designate of the Project Director

Functional Dependence: Designate of the Project Director

Location: Toronto, ON

Summary:

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.

In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE)

, a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes

and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.

Beyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to

and eliminate

each year when combined with the full Line 5.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

The ECWE SRS project is a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project and represents a strategic initiative where collaborative project delivery is key to success, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced professional to help lead that effort.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and facilitate collaborative workshops, team alignment sessions, and partnering meetings throughout all project phases.

- Support the development and implementation of project-wide behavioural expectations, shared objectives, and key success metrics.

- Assist with the creation and upkeep of partnering plans, team charters, and continuous improvement strategies.

- Work closely with the Owner, design team, construction team, and other stakeholders to promote open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.

- Track relationship health and provide insight and coaching to leadership as needed to maintain high-functioning partnerships.

- Capture and share lessons learned to inform current and future collaborative initiatives.

- Other duties as related to the role

Experience/Qualifications:

- A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience in a related role.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

- Additional certifications in facilitation, project delivery, or organizational development are considered an asset.

- Experience in collaborative or alternative project delivery environment is a strong asset (e.g., Progressive Design-Build, IPD, Alliance, or PDP).

- Strong facilitation and communication skills; able to bring diverse teams together toward common goals.

- Experience designing or supporting behavioural training, partnering frameworks, or cultural development, within major infrastructure projects is preferred.

- Understanding of construction and engineering delivery models and team dynamics.

- Familiarity with ISO 44001 or other formal collaborative frameworks is a strong asset.

- A strong relationship-builder with the ability to manage sensitive issues and align multiple interests.

ACCIONA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.

We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrier‑free recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

If you require a disability‑related accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Jeremy Lawson jlawson@acciona.com. We will work with you to meet your needs.