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Ontario Transit Group - 17 Jobs
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Student
Company Benefits
Health Insurance
Posted 14 days ago
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 2024 for a one-year term.

Job Description
  • Participate in regular workshops and meetings with external stakeholders, such as the utility owners, and the client, and take meeting minutes.
  • Participate in regular interactions/meetings with internal stakeholders, such as the design consultants, and take meeting minutes.
  • Review design drawings, means & methods drawings and contract documents.
  • Understand design, construction, and commercial discussions and interface with each other.
  • Maintain daily tracker of the communications and change orders.
  • Perform third-party permit circulations and trackers.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in relevant a program, such as Civil Engineering/ Technologist / Construction Management.
  • Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
  • Sound computer skills – office 365.
  • Ability to use AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Google Earth Pro are an asset.
  • Strong communication skills – oral and written.
  • Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with others as a team.

Additional Information

We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary

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.