Company Description
Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.
As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.
The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.
What is the project?
- A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).
- Stations:
- One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
- Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
- Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).
The benefits to Ontario!
Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.
- Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
- Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
- Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
- Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
- Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Graduate Site Coordinator to join our team on the Ontario Transit Group (OTG) project. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in tunneling and underground construction, providing support to the team, particularly the Shift Engineer. The position involves monitoring daily site activities, ensuring the safety and quality of excavation and lining operations, and gaining firsthand exposure to constructing large-scale caverns and tunnels.
What You Will Do
- Assist the Shift Engineer in overseeing daily tunneling and cavern excavation activities, with a focus on maintaining safety and quality in these challenging environments.
- Conduct regular inspections within the 150-meter-long, 23-meter-wide caverns, checking structural stability, shotcrete application, and other lining works, reporting findings to the Shift Engineer.
- Prepare daily progress reports detailing the advancement of excavation and lining, highlighting any challenges encountered within the large underground spaces.
- Assist in ensuring quality control during excavation and lining operations in the extensive underground caverns, adhering to specific standards required for large-scale structures.
- Participate in safety checks and briefings, assisting in risk assessments specific to working in confined spaces and around heavy tunneling machinery.
- Track materials and equipment usage, particularly for the high volumes required for large cavern spaces, reporting stock levels to maintain uninterrupted progress.
- Coordinate with the Shift Engineer to ensure the timely availability of resources, addressing any issues that may impact workflow in these expansive underground areas.
- Help prepare documentation for daily shift handovers, summarizing progress, critical notes, and tasks related to the excavation of large caverns.
- Contribute to the daily excavation plans, adjusting as needed to maintain efficiency and safety across the sizable work areas.
- Support the Shift Engineer in identifying and addressing technical challenges that arise in the excavation and lining of the large caverns.
- Contribute to reports and suggestions for continuous improvement, particularly in the context of large-scale tunneling and underground cavern construction.
- Act as a point of contact for site workers within the tunnel environment, facilitating clear communication between the Shift Engineer, supervisors, and on-site teams.
- Attend shift handover meetings, ensuring accurate relaying of information and addressing any issues related to working in the 150-meter-long, 23-meter-wide underground caverns.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of tunneling and underground construction principles, with an eagerness to learn in a high-impact role.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in confined, challenging underground spaces.
- Ability to work under pressure in physically demanding conditions.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD and other relevant software is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to upholding strict safety and quality standards.
- Familiarity with Ontario and Federal environmental regulations.
- Prior internship or co-op experience in large construction projects (transportation), is advantageous.
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended Medical Insurance
- (Optional) RRSP Matching
- Discretionary Bonus
Why OTG?
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.
At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!
While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.
