Crane Operator

Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company working on the transformative Ontario Line project in Toronto. As a Crane Operator, you will play a crucial role in safely transporting loads and ensuring the smooth operation of construction activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a project that enhances public transit and creates thousands of jobs. With a commitment to diversity and employee well-being, the organization fosters a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. If you are ready to make a difference in a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews

Salary Increases

Generous RRSP Matching

Career Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Family Events

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cranes and building materials.
• Ability to work in heights and stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and hoists to transport loads safely.
• Inspect equipment and keep maintenance logs.
• Coordinate with ground operators and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Crane Operation

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Heavy Load Lifting

Education

Red Seal Certification

Commercial Driver's License

Tools

Cranes

Hoists

Job description

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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.

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

A crane operator will safely transport loads to construction sites with the use of lifting equipment, such as cranes and hoists. You will work closely with construction workers and ground operators to complete your daily duties. You will also perform equipment inspections and repairs on a regular basis.

To succeed in this role, you should have hands-on experience with cranes and building materials. Problem-solving and attention to detail are also must-have skills for you, so that you can adapt to different weather conditions and settings.

Responsibilities:

• Operate cranes and hoists
• Transfer loads to construction sites and discharge safely
• Bind loads to cranes
• Inspect equipment and machinery
• Keep and update maintenance and activity log
• Carry out basic repairs to machines
• Set up machinery based on complex manuals
• Coordinate with ground operators and interpret hand and verbal signals
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a crane operator
• Red Seal
• Hold License 339A for 8-up to unlimited tonnage
• Working experience handling different types of cranes
• Ability to lift heavy loads, work in heights and stand for long hours
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commercial driver’s license is a must
• All Certifiactions up to date
  
  

Additional Information

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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