Junior Instrumentation Technician

Ontariotransitgroup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

RRSP matching

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

Job summary

Ontariotransitgroup in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Junior Instrumentation Technician to assist in planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of geotechnical, structural, and environmental monitoring instrumentation across infrastructure projects.

Under guidance of senior I&M staff, you will help with field installations, data collection and analysis, equipment inspections, and project documentation, gaining hands-on experience with instrumentation systems and CAD drawings.

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.

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Disability Insurance
• Dental 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.

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.