Electrical Supervisor (SEM) Job at Ontario Transit Group in Toronto

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

General:

• Responsible for following-up temporary site installations for construction sites for all SEM (Sequential Excavation Method) related Equipment.
• Ensure a high standard of safety at any time. Enforce Lock Out Tag Out procedure.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot all electrical installations relating to SEM Equipment.
• Ensure installation is always in compliance with Canadian Standards in Ontario.

Operations:

• Explain and implement OTG procedures to ensure good comprehension of works by the site teams.
• Prepare daily work for crew, schedule tasks, and dispatch team according to site planning and priorities.
• Perform or assist during initial setup, testing, and commissioning of SEM Equipment (i.e Road Header, rockbolter, shotcrete machine, overhead crane, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues, diagnosing faults in real-time to minimize operational downtime.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and field technicians to achieve timely installation and commissioning of systems
• Conduct regular system audits and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment functionality, reliability, and compliance with safety standards
• Maintain technical documentation up to date, including wiring diagrams, and installation reports for system handover.
• Ensure equipment is well maintained and always safe to use.
• Always ensure safe and smooth operation.
• Follow-up procurement to get the material and spare parts on time.
• Mobilize equipment and material for site teams.
• Follow-up spare parts and consumables to ensure smooth operation.
• Coordinate with Plant Engineer and site teams for 3 weeks look ahead and day to day activities.

Reporting:

• Ensure daily briefing is performed at each shift starting on site and is recorded in the OTG software.
• Get daily reports from site team; staff and workers presence, hours done, and tasks performed each day.
• Get the hourly meters / kWh meters of all equipment on site (electrical meters on generators, substations, etc.)
• Report breakdown time on daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in Temporary Installation Electrical Department with Civil Engineering company
• Supervision interpersonal skills
• Good communication with others.

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.