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.
Please note this is a co-op role that is estimated to start in May 2025 for an eight-month to a one year term.
Job Description
- Coordinate with the Designers, review the design consultant’s submissions as per the contract requirements included constructability, commissionability, maintainability and budget targets and issues document check sheets
- Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical and civil design teams.
- Be involved with the interface process between the design consultants, external parties and suppliers
- Attend design coordination meetings, technical workshops with designers, Client’s Engineer representative and issue minutes of meetings.
- Take part in project management reviews as required.
- Participate in SiD process (Safety in Design)
- Participate in the setting up of the QA procedures for control of design and control of documents
- Assist in maintaining an up-to-date library of design codes, standards, statutory and local regulations applicable to the project in relation to their scope.
- In coordination with the procurement department, prepare the relevant technical documents (specifications, drawings, schedules, scope of work…) required for tendering process.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge and proficiency use of Autodesk tools, e.g. ACC
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset; you embrace challenges!
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you're an effective communicator.
- Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment; you're adaptable!
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy; you ensure nothing is overlooked.
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment; you enjoy learning from various fields.
- Must hold a valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Willing and able to work outdoors.
Additional Information
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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.
