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 than227,500 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 A Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer for the Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel project is an interdisciplinary role in heavy civil engineering and geotechnical engineering. The primary responsibility of this Office-field role is to assist the I&M Manager in installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting geo-structural instrumentation and monitoring systems used for the different construction faces of project. These systems measure and monitor various geotechnical and structural parameters in real-time, such as ground movements, deformations, stresses, loads, noise, and vibrations.
Thespecific job duties of a Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineermay include:
Conducting site visits to plan and determine the appropriate tools and equipment required for specific instrumentation installations and installing instrumentation and monitoring systems in accordance with project specifications and requirements. Leading the field works for installing sensors, including strain gauges, tiltmeters, inclinometers, SAAV, MPBX, piezometers, and other monitoring devices and data acquisition systems. Good understanding of subcontractors' contracts and responsibilities and assisting I&M Manager with progress payments. Comprehension of Contractual I&M requirements from our client. Providing technical support to the construction team and training instrumentation technicians. Installation, configuration, and maintenance of dataloggers and accessories: Modems, interfaces, multiplexors, antennas, signal cables, solar panels, and batteries to ensure that data is collected correctly and without interruptions. Coordinate to perform Manual readings, download/record data, and prepare factual reports, summaries, data sheets, or graphs to assist the instrumentation specialist with data interpretation linked to construction processes. Providing technical recommendations for modifications and repairs to instrumentation and monitoring systems. Communicating effectively with engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders on issues or works relating to monitoring and instrumentation and participating in site and staff planning and safety meetings. Help maintain databases of instrumentation records, calibration certificates of instruments and unit readouts, equipment manuals, and applicable standards. Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all subcontractors, CA prime representatives, and stakeholders. Performing other related duties as required and maintaining a working knowledge of current instrumentation technology and trends in the industry. Executing diligently prescribed company technical procedures, safe work, environmental practices, and work plans. Qualifications At least 5years of experience working on heavy civil construction projects Experience in geo-structural instrumentation and monitoring systems P.Eng or ability to acquire within on year Good understanding of drilling works and drilling subcontractor management. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Strong technical writing skills, and ability to present information concisely and clearly in reports Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to handle multi-tasking and maintain focus in a busy workplace Good understanding of local Occupational and Health and Safety Policies and regulations Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure Must be available on occasion to work evenings, nights, and weekends to meet project needs Ability to provide innovative solutions, problem-solve and tackle new assignments effectively and efficiently Additional Information We Offer: Disability 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.
The benefits to Ontario are immense! With the Ontario Line, we're bringing faster, more reliable transit access to over 227,500 people within a 10-minute walk of a station. Imagine reducing daily travel time, easing crowding on Line 1, and making up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit in under 45 minutes for Toronto residents. As the project progresses, economic and community growth will flourish, creating thousands of job opportunities annually. And by providing an alternative transportation option, we contribute to reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption.
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.
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