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
The position of Quality Inspector Co-op is to assist the Ontario Transit Group Construction Quality team in ensuring satisfactory Quality Recording of construction work and materials inspection & testing for the Ontario Line South Project.
- Assist the Quality Inspectors in verifying and confirming that the work at site is being progressed as per the reviewed Issued for Construction drawings, shop drawings, Work method statements, Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and respective Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ensure line items in the ITPs are signed off in real-time and ensure all supporting documents are made available as soon as a line activity is completed.
- Ensure ITPs are documented and closed on the dedicated Electronic Document Management System and database as soon as activities in the ITPs are complete.
- Coordinate with third party testing companies to schedule inspection and testing activities of construction materials.
- Assist the Quality Inspectors in ensuring all materials brought to the site are complying with the project requirements.
- Assist the Quality Inspectors in initiating Non-Conformance Report (NCR) for any work or material fail to satisfy project requirements.
- Liaise with the relevant teams to provide proposed action to rectify the identified NCRs and follow up to close NCRs within the stipulated timeline.
- Attend site specific meetings.
- Feedback and communicate on internal and external alerts or good practices relating to Quality, to implement quality culture on the project.
- Monitor actual work progress with the schedule and coordinate with Quality Supervisors if any delays are observed.
- Other ad hoc tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in relevant program, such as Civil Engineering/ Technologist / Construction Management.
- Prior experience or knowledge in Quality Management or Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) is an asset.
- Document management software: SharePoint, ACC, BIM360, ProjectWise, Dalux, and Procore is an asset.
- Prior working experience with Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, TTC & Metrolinx specifications and Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual is an asset.
- 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.
- Valid G driver’s license is an asset.
- 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.
