Company Description 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

Company Description 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.

Job Description The Field Instrumentation Specialist oversees the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems. Working collaboratively with the Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M;) Manager, this office and field-based position ensures the accurate collection, management, and reporting of monitoring data essential to construction safety, compliance, and project delivery. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in the deployment and management of geo-structural monitoring systems used to measure and monitor ground movements, structural deformations, stress, load, vibration, and noise levels across multiple construction areas.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site visits to evaluate project requirements and determine the appropriate instrumentation systems, installation methods, tools, and equipment.

Lead and coordinate field activities related to the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and removal of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments.

Install and oversee the deployment of instrumentation including strain gauges, tiltmeters, inclinometers, ShapeArray (SAAV), multi-point borehole extensometers (MPBX), piezometers, and other monitoring devices.

Configure, install,



and maintain datalogging systems and associated equipment, including modems, multiplexers, communication interfaces, antennas, signal cables, solar power systems, and battery backup units.

Support the I&M; Manager in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance, verifying deliverables, and reviewing progress payments.

Ensure a thorough understanding of project specifications, client requirements, and contractual obligations related to instrumentation and monitoring.

Coordinate and perform manual instrument readings, data downloads, and field verification checks to ensure data quality and system reliability.

Prepare factual reports, monitoring summaries, data sheets, graphs, and field documentation to support data interpretation and project decision-making.

Provide technical guidance and training to instrumentation technicians and site personnel.

Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and recommend corrective actions, upgrades, repairs, or system modifications as required.

Collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders regarding instrumentation activities, monitoring results, and field operations.

Participate in planning meetings, coordination sessions, and safety meetings to ensure alignment with project objectives and site requirements.

Maintain accurate records of instrumentation installations, calibration certificates, monitoring databases, equipment inventories, technical manuals, and applicable standards.

Foster positive working relationships with subcontractors, client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders through skilled communication and collaborative problem-

📌 Field Instrumentation Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel
📍 Toronto