Tunnel Foreman

Company operating name: Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.

Business legal name: Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.

Business address: 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105 Toronto, Ontario M9W 7K6

Title of position: Tunnel Foreman

NOC: 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

Location of Work: Bowmanville, Ontario and across Canada

Office Location: Work is located at 1 Holt Road South, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3Z8 and other offices in the Greater Toronto Area

Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, permanent position

Employment Conditions: Day, Morning, Evening, Rotational Shift Work

Start Date: As soon as possible

Number of positions: 3

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required to Aecon’s sites throughout Canada

Language: Must speak, read, and write in English

Key Responsibilities

· Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews; and will document reporting of and maintaining in good repair all company owned and rented tools, equipment and assets.

· Is responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time and within budget along with managing equipment and materials required.

· Accurately record and communicate the hours worked and operational issues.

· Operate and promote safe working on site.

· Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements.

· Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.

· Ensure site personnel have job relevant training requirements which is entered on site personnel training register.

· Lead by example to others on site.

· Ensure workers complete all required documentation.

· Track and document daily work productions.

· Equipment and materials management.

· Assist the TBM Superintendent in promoting communication throughout the tunnel team.

· Responsible for supervising TBM Operators who maintain the line and grade of the tunnel according to the tunnelling guidance system.

· Ensure TBM operators maintain the designed parameters of the TBM, face pressures and operate within manufacturers' guidelines and approved methods.

· Responsible for supervising the erector operator who will erect segmental lining according to the building tolerance specified in the contract.

· Responsible for implementing the annular grouting procedure behind the segmental lining. Secondary grouting as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Education

· Secondary School or equivalent;

· practical training, classroom or simulation; and

· working knowledge of English.

Work experience

· Familiarity with OSHA and aware of the meaning of ‘Supervisor’ under OSHA;

· MOL’s required basic supervisory safety awareness training;

· 2-3 years experience with Tunnel Boring Machine operations.

· 2-3 years experience with Slurry TBM.

· 2-3 years experience in tunneling with concrete segment lining, 6.0 m. diameter.

· 2-3 years’ experience with Herrenknecht equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

· $53 per hour. Shift workers will receive a shift premium in addition to their regular hourly rate. Employees/Tunnel Foremen will be required to become members of Labourers International Union of North America, Local 183. (Monthly Membership Dues are $35.00 and Working Dues are 3% of Gross earnings)

· 37.5 hours/week and subject to overtime

· Employees/Members of Local 183 receive Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay, Health & Welfare Benefits, Pension etc. for a Total Wage Package of $76.55 per hour (not including Supervisor Premium)

Working Conditions and Environment

· Primary work location at 1 Holt Road South, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3Z8 with work and travel required throughout Ontario

· Project, training and business-related travel may be required.

· Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons

· Relocation within Canada may be required. Relocation costs covered by employer

Contact Information and How to Apply:

Mail: Suite 105, 20 Carlson Court, Toronto, Ontario M9W 7K6

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Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.

Upon request, Aecon accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.