Superintendent

Scarborough Transit Connect; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Rail project experience

Learning and development opportunities

Health and safety focused environment

Job summary

Scarborough Transit Connect seeks a Superintendent to lead a safety-first culture on the SSE-SRS project in Scarborough. You will guide crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence while translating plans into actionable work streams.

The ideal candidate has 15 years in heavy civil construction, 5+ years supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of OH&S regulations and the Ontario Building Code. Valid G licence required.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in heavy civil construction with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and safety procedures.
• Experience in unionised environments and labour relations.
• Ability to guide safe work practices in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead a Safety-First culture in compliance with EH&S program.
• Develop safe work plans, hazard assessments, FLRAs and mentorship.
• Lead safety meetings and inspections for the team.
• Monitor quality control, resources, and labour relations with Station Construction Manager.
• Drive productivity and oversee Foremen and crew performance.
• Align work with project plans and budget; coordinate subcontractors.
• Translate drawings and requirements into prioritized work plans.
• Plan sequencing of work and minimize site downtime.
• Coordinate scopes across multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Assess equipment and labour needs with Station Construction Manager.
• Build a strong team through training and coaching.
• Ensure reports, logs, and documentation are prepared.
• Review field logs with Station Construction Manager for accuracy.
• Foster inclusive culture and career progression.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Project scheduling

OH&S knowledge

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Driver's licence (G)

Flexibility

Inclusion & diversity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

Date: Aug 12, 2026
Location: Scarborough, ON, CA
Operating Sector: Construction
Position Title: Superintendent

What You Will Do

• Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors and consultants in compliance with STC's Environmental Health and Safety Program and provincial occupational health and safety legislation.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments, FLRAs and mentorship with crew.
• Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections.
• Track and report on project quality control, resource requirements and customer or labour relations to the Station Construction Manager.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews.
• Direct Foremen on productivity issues and monitor the work performance, working with the Foremen and crews to overcome challenges.
• Follow project plans and budget while ensuring the Subcontractors, Foremen and crews perform to meet production goals.
• Assist the Foremen to translate drawings, specifications and work requirements into a prioritized work plan.
• Understand the scope and sequencing of work, plan and prioritize the work, effectively redirecting crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimise downtime on sites.
• Coordinate scopes and prioritize access for multiple trades and Subcontractors to deliver project on time.
• Work with the Station Construction Manager to identify equipment and labour resource requirements and to periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production, schedules and budgets.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through instruction, training, coaching and team building.
• Ensure work completed meets quality standards and that preparation and submittal of required reports, documentation and logs are completed.
• Oversee the approval of daily production records and reporting on work progress, which include:
• Daily quality control inspections and checklists.
• Report of violations or disciplinary actions.
• HSE inspections and reports.
• Foremen records and tracking of all rental items, ensuring returns are completed and documented.
• Project specific forms/inspections/tracking as required.
• Daily field log, ensuring submittal for each Foreman is completed on a daily basis.
• Review field log with the Station Construction Manager to ensure accuracy of phase codes and reported items.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Experience You Will Bring

• 15 years’ experience in heavy civil construction projects with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position overseeing and directing staff and subcontractors.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Building Code, construction methods, trade coordination, safety procedures and labour relations in a unionised work environment.
• Ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule and budget.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable OH&S legislation.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must have a valid class G driver’s licence.
• Flexibility to work the project schedule which may include overtime, weekends and/or night shift as required.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Why Join Us?

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annually. The listed salary range reflects potential base pay and considers factors such as experience, education, and training. Each candidate is evaluated individually and offers toward the higher end may be extended to those with exceptional qualifications.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and RRSP matching plans.
• The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

This posting is for a current vacancy and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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