TBM Specialist

Company Description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance of 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

The TBM Specialist plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and coordinated execution of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations through stations and portals on major underground infrastructure projects. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all TBM‑related activities within station environments, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on schedule, and in full compliance with project requirements, regulatory standards, and approved methodologies. This role acts as a key interface between TBM crews, construction teams, subcontractors, and other disciplines to manage complex operational interfaces and minimize risk to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and oversee small‑ to large‑scale construction activities related to TBM operations, ensuring delivery is safe, timely, cost‑effective, and environmentally responsible.
• Conduct site investigations and review technical data including drawings, reports, surveys, test results, and geotechnical information to inform construction planning and execution.
• Carry out technical assessments and feasibility reviews, contributing to the development of construction methodologies, staging plans, and technical documentation.
• Assess construction risks, constructability constraints, materials requirements, logistics, and cost impacts associated with TBM works.
• Provide sound technical advice and proactively resolve operational challenges, design issues, and unforeseen site conditions through practical and innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including engineers, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Monitor progress against the programme and contribute to regular reporting on construction status, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Maintain awareness of project budgets and schedules, supporting procurement planning and the timely availability of equipment, materials, and services.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable legislation, permits, safety standards, environmental requirements, and project procedures, producing technical records and documentation as required.
• Coordinate and supervise all TBM‑related works within stations and portals, ensuring readiness for TBM arrival, breakthrough, crossing, and relaunch activities.
• Supervise station crews preparing worksites and logistics arrangements to safely receive the TBM, including access, temporary works, and construction interfaces.
• Oversee TBM mining crews, in collaboration with shift engineers, during TBM passage through stations, managing activities from initial breakthrough through to disassembly, transit, and relaunch preparation.
• Supervise crews working in stations already crossed by the TBM, ensuring safe and efficient removal, dismantling, relocation, or modification of breakout, break‑in, crossing, and logistics structures.
• Ensure that detailed work procedures, risk assessments, and method statements are developed, approved, communicated, and fully briefed to all crews prior to commencement of activities.
• Verify that approved procedures and safe work practices are strictly followed during execution.
• Develop and maintain look‑ahead schedules, coordinating interfaces with other project teams including Civil, SEM, Survey, Plant, and Logistics to ensure alignment of activities.
• Anticipate procurement needs and subcontractor requirements, ensuring materials, equipment, and specialist services are available in advance of planned works.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors performing TBM‑related activities under the role’s supervision, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Proactively plan construction methods and sequencing to optimize safety, productivity, and programme certainty.
• Ensure all temporary works associated with TBM station crossing activities are engineered, reviewed, approved, installed, and maintained in accordance with approved designs, methods, and safety requirements prior to use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in tunnel engineering on major infrastructure or underground construction projects, preferably within multi‑disciplinary and multicultural project environments.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Site Engineer and/or Shift Engineer, with strong hands‑on knowledge of TBM operations and a practical understanding of construction sequencing, execution, and challenges.
• Proven experience in the design, coordination, installation, and management of temporary works, including associated construction methods, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Strong project management and site supervision capabilities, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee complex construction activities involving multiple teams and interfaces.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with site crews, engineers, subcontractors, and senior project stakeholders in a high‑pressure environment.

Additional Information

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. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact [email protected] . 

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.