TBM/SEM Surveyor Assistant

Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization focused on the Ontario Line project, where you will gain hands-on experience as a TBM/SEM Surveyor Assistant. This role is vital for ensuring precise surveying tasks that support the construction of a state-of-the-art transit system. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, develop your skills in surveying technology, and contribute to a project that promises to enhance the quality of life for commuters in Toronto. Embrace the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values personal and professional growth, while being part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of transit in Ontario.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Medical Insurance

RRSP Matching

Discretionary Bonus

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Career Development Opportunities

Annual Performance Reviews

Salary Increases

Qualifications

• Prior experience or educational background in surveying or civil engineering preferred.
• Basic understanding of survey equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing surveys for tunneling operations and data collection.
• Aid in the operation and maintenance of survey equipment.

Skills

Surveying

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Physical Fitness

Education

Diploma in Surveying

Certificate in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS Receivers

Laser Scanning Equipment

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.
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

Job Overview:
Ontario Transit Group (OTG) is seeking a dedicated and eager TBM/SEM Surveyor Assistant to support our tunneling operations on the Ontario Line South project. The successful candidate will work closely with TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Method) Surveyors to assist in performing precise surveying tasks, ensuring the successful execution of the tunnel's alignment and construction. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large-scale tunneling project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Survey Assistance: Assist the TBM/SEM Surveyor in performing surveys for tunneling operations, including setting out work, alignment control, and monitoring.
• Data Collection Support: Help in the accurate collection of survey data, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design requirements, and surveying standards.
• Equipment Handling: Aid in the operation, maintenance, and transport of survey equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, and laser scanning equipment. Ensure that all equipment is handled with care and maintained in good working condition.
• Data Documentation: Assist in maintaining organized records of all survey data, including field notes, digital data, and reports. Ensure that all documentation is updated and easily accessible for the project team.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside the TBM/SEM Surveyor, construction teams, engineers, and project managers to provide accurate and timely survey data to support the tunneling operations.
• Shift Work: Be prepared to work rotating shifts, including nights, as required to support continuous tunneling operations. Flexibility is essential to meet the demands of the project.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, ensuring that all survey activities are conducted safely and in compliance with OTG's safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience or educational background in surveying, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of survey equipment such as total stations and GNSS receivers is desirable. Willingness to learn and develop skills in surveying technology.
• Education: Diploma or certificate in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field is an asset.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, as required by the project schedule.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including underground settings, and perform tasks that require standing, walking, and lifting.

Additional Information

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. 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

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Construction