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Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) Shift Manager
Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel
Manage safe, efficient underground tunnel excavation using SEM techniques.
9d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Design‑Build
Civil Engineering
Tunnelling
Station Construction
Groundworks
Utility & Conduit Works
Mechanical & Electrical Preparation
Guideway Structures
Sector Specialisms
Civil
Stations
Tunnel
Transportation
Infrastructure
Railway Engineering
Tunnel Boring
Public Transit
Role
What you would be doing
excavation planning
sem techniques
equipment procurement
production reporting
safety inspections
cost tracking
- Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to develop detailed excavation plans, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Oversee the procurement of necessary equipment, materials, and resources for excavation activities.
- Providing daily production reports, together with reviewing and provide feedbacks of shift reports from Shift Supervisor. Summarizing weekly and monthly production reports and analysis and proposed improvements is required for review and presentation with management team.
- Implement Sequential Excavation Management (SEM) techniques to ensure safe and controlled excavation processes, especially using Roadheaders and Tunnel Excavators as key equipment for tunnel excavation and fully automatic Robot Drilling Machine and Shotcrete Spray Machines for primary support.
- Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
- Together with SEM Manager and Superintendent, managing shift schedules and rotation for tunnel shift engineers and crews. Ensuring adequate staffing and covering during shift changes, conducting handover briefings and debriefings. Monitoring and addressing any issues or concerns during shift changes.
- Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any issues that arise.
- Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
- Implementing tunnel safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections and audits, coordinating with emergency services and response teams, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and technological advancements.
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout all excavation phases, especially implementing ventilation design at different stages of excavation, working with Site Teams to ensure that ventilation equipment is well maintained and always in good working conditions, as well as regularly carrying out gas and air monitoring tunnel ventilation as described in ventilation plan.
- Manage and supervise excavation crews, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
- Will be involved in the selection process of new crew members as well as recommend for promotion and/or disciplinary actions which could lead to dismissal if deemed necessary.
- Obtaining and maintaining necessary daily/ weekly permits and approvals, especially daily Permit To Tunnel (PTT) or Required Excavation Support Sheet (RESS). Ensuring compliance with regulations and design ground support by reviewing and verifying encountered and forecast rock conditions, geotechnical mapping records, instrumentation and monitoring results, testing and verification records, shift reports and safety hazards. Providing mitigating risks and optimizing sequence outcomes.
- Working with SEM Manager providing cost and material tracking in regular basis to support end of the months forecast, accrual and cost reports.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of excavation projects for SEM Excavation and Lining Scope of Work
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including excavation logs, reports, and records of change orders. Collaborate with the project management team to ensure seamless integration of excavation activities with overall project objectives.
What you bring
excavation
tunneling
hse
project management
cost management
10+ years
- Strong understanding of excavation techniques, ground support systems, and tunneling methods.
- Solid knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to excavation and construction.
- (Optional) RRSP matching
- Has capabilities to implement, maintenance and develop project safety requirements. Built safety culture within team.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Proficiency in cost and production management, including weekly and monthly cost report, end of the month forecast and accrual. Providing short-term and long-term forecasts, as well as program to meet project milestone requirements.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in underground construction projects, with a focus on Sequential Excavation Management, especially with Road headers or Tunnel Excavator for excavation and hydraulic formwork for permanent concrete lining
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary Bonus
- Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.
- Dental Insurance
- One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
- Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
- Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
- Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
- Extended medical insurance
- Disability Insurance
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Company
Overview
C$6 Billion Contract
Revenue
Awarded for delivering 6 km of tunnels and 7 downtown stations.
15.6 Km Line
Project Scope
Links core downtown with 15 stations and over 40 transfer connections.
15 Stations
Urban Development
Provides connections across downtown areas for enhanced transit access.
1,500 Jobs
Employment Impact
Supports peak construction jobs, driving local economic activity.
- A powerhouse joint venture led by Ferrovial and VINCI, backed by global design partners including AECOM, COWI, GHD and SENER.
- Part of the Ontario Line, it focuses on tunneling, station construction, utilities, mechanical/electrical systems, and guideway structures and preparation.
- Mobilized crews in early 2023 and is building one above‑ground and six underground stations between Exhibition and Corktown.
- The contract spans design, construction and financing, with work running through to around 2030.
- Aims to reduce congestion, increase transit access, and spur urban growth.
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