Junior Instrumentation Technician

Ontario Transit Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Extended medical insurance

RRSP matching

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Ontario Transit Group (OTG) is seeking a Junior Instrumentation Technician to support planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of geotechnical and environmental monitoring equipment for the Ontario Line South Civil package. You will work under senior I&M personnel, assisting with field installations, data collection, and project documentation, with salary range $75,000–$85,000 CAD per year.

The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise in instrumentation systems and

Qualifications

• Early-career professionals welcomed to develop expertise in instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Ability to assist field installations, data collection, and documentation.
• Collaborate with I&M team to support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field activities and support project execution with I&M team.
• Assist installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of monitoring instruments and data acquisition systems.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure safety and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain daily field logs, installation records, and inspection reports.
• Support collection, validation, and interpretation of monitoring data from instruments.
• Assist in preparing project status reports and client deliverables.
• Conduct site visits to assess installation feasibility and gather field information.
• Prepare installation drawings, schedules, and technical reports.

Skills

Instrumentation

Monitoring systems

Data management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets 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

The Junior Instrumentation Technician supports the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of geotechnical, structural, and environmental monitoring instrumentation for a variety of infrastructure and construction projects. Working under the guidance of senior Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M) personnel, the incumbent assists with field installations, data collection and analysis, equipment inspections, and project documentation. This role provides an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to develop technical expertise in instrumentation systems, monitoring technologies, data management, and construction project support while working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 CAD - $85,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M) team members to coordinate field activities and support project execution.
• Assist with the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of monitoring instruments and data acquisition systems.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily field logs, installation records, inspection reports, and project documentation.
• Support the collection, validation, organization, and interpretation of monitoring data from various instrumentation systems.
• Participate in project meetings, contribute technical updates, and assist in preparing project status reports and client deliverables.
• Conduct site visits to assess proposed instrumentation locations, confirm installation feasibility, and gather field information.
• Assist in the preparation of installation drawings, schedules, technical reports, procedures, and as-built documentation.
• Support data processing, quality control, trend analysis, and reporting to help identify actionable insights and project risks.
• Utilize CAD software to prepare and update instrumentation layouts, installation details, and project drawings.
• Assist with equipment inventory management, calibration tracking, and maintenance records.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Support senior team members with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

What 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.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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.

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.