Superintendent/ Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)

North End Connectors, an Aecon-led consortium comprised of Aecon, FCC Construcción, and Ghella, is delivering the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnel project for Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx. YNSE Labour Co, the labour arm, is looking for a Superintendent/ Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to join our team immediately in support of the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnel project.

In this role, the Superintendent/ Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will be required to work from (1) the project office, located at 5650 Yonge Street, 18th floor, Toronto ON  M2M 4G3; (2) the site office, located at 17 Ruggles Avenue, Thornhill ON L3T 3S4; and (3) at various tunnel construction sites. The language of work for the position is English.

The Superintendent/ Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) role will be responsible for the day‑by‑day supervision of tunnel construction activities, both surface and underground activities, ensuring that all tunnelling operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. Specifically, the main responsibilities of the position include:

• Overseeing and directing day-to-day tunnel construction activities, including surface and underground operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements
• Supervising and coordinating the activities of tunnel and surface crews, including foremen, heavy equipment operators, and labourers, and assigning daily tasks based on priorities and operational needs
• Planing and coordinating work schedules, sequencing, and resource allocation, and liaising with project managers, engineers, and other supervisors to maintain workflow and productivity
• Monitoring work progress, job performance, and quality to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project standards, and addressing issues to maintain efficiency
• Coordinating the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials, identifying deficiencies and arranging repairs to minimize downtime
• Enforcing health and safety procedures, conducting site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, particularly in underground and confined space environments
• Maintaining communication between crews and management, responding to on-site concerns, and support a safe and productive work environment
• Preparing and maintaining daily logs, crew records, and progress reports, and providing guidance and on-the-job instruction to crew members as needed

You must have the following qualifications:

• Extensive experience in tunneling, underground construction, or heavy civil works
• Experience in role of Superintendent for tunneling, underground construction, or heavy civil works
• Knowledge of tunnel excavation methods (TBM, drill‑and‑blast, SEM/NATM, microtunneling, etc.) depending on project
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geological reports, and technical specifications

• Familiarity with Tunnel Boring Machine construction machinery such as conveyor belts and Multi Service Vehicle (MSV’s.), etc.
• Ability to work in underground, confined, hot/cold, humid, and noisy conditions

• Availability to work shifts, and rotations and weekends
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations for Construction Projects; and Regulations for Industrial Establishments

This is a full-time unionized position of 40 hours/week for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed in 2035. Weekly working hours may vary based on project needs. Overtime is available. The individiuals will receive a wage according to the Collective Agreement (Local 183’s Wage Article 4 – Tunnel Work, Group 5), which is $57.09/hour, plus vacation pay of $5.71/hr, plus $19.55/hr for contributions to benefits and funds, for a total wage package of $82.35/hour. Overtime pay will be provided as detailed in the collective agreement.

The benefits for this position are: dental, medical and similar benefits; long-term care benefits; welfare; retiree benefits; and pension. Other benefits might apply. For more information when applying to the position, please request a copy of the “Collective Agreement between The Heavy Construction Association of Toronto and Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 183”

Other additional benefits: relocation package which may include flights to Canada along with yearly flights to your country of residence.

Applications can be emailed to using the subject line of the application reference number “Local 183 WD-TS”. Please provide your resume and cover letter upon submission of the application.

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