Professional Engineer

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 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.

The Temporary Works Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) will design, review, and stamp temporary structures required for the construction of permanent works on a major metro project (Ontario Metro Line South with 6 underground stations, 1 station at grate, 2 TBM for 2*5,8km, 5 underground caverns). 

The salary range for this position is $120,000 CAD - $145,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and professionally stamp temporary structures, including formwork, falsework, scaffolding, shoring, working platforms, access systems, concrete structure, steel structure.
• Collaborate with methods and construction teams to understand the scope, constraints, available material and technical requirements for all temporary work structures to be designed.
• Consider all construction stages and temporary loading and lifting phases throughout the design process.
• Prepare clear, buildable drawings and calculation packages to support safe and efficient field execution.
• Communicate and explain critical design points and safety considerations to the construction teams and specifically to the Temporary Works Supervisor in charge of the inspections.
• Provide technical support during the installation, inspection, and dismantling of temporary works.
• Collaborate with the temporary works team to ensure consistency, safety, and high-quality standards across all deliverables,
• Review and validate external temporary works designs and coordinate with independent engineers and inspectors.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• 5-7 years of relevant design experience in structural or civil engineering, ideally on infrastructure, tunneling, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of structural behavior and temporary works systems (formwork, scaffolding, steel platforms, TBM-related structures, etc.).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software such as SAP2000.

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.

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.

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.