Architectural Site Superintendent - Ontario Line

About the role

Ontario Transit Group is recruiting an Architectural Site Superintendent for the Ontario Line South Civil, Stations and Tunnel project, a six-kilometre tunnel and four new underground stations being built alongside existing GO Transit and TTC stations. The role leads the safe, coordinated and productive field execution of architectural trade packages across the station work areas, supervising subcontractors and self-perform resources and driving work to approved drawings, specifications and milestones. It is a hands-on field leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, coordinate labour, supervision, equipment, access and materials across architectural packages, and chair daily pre-start and coordination huddles.
• Enforce the project HSE plan, stop unsafe work, coordinate safe access, housekeeping, work at height, hot work and other high-risk activities, and work with HSE and logistics teams on emergency arrangements.
• Develop short-term plans and three- to six-week look-ahead schedules, track progress against plan, and coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, MEP, firestopping, testing and commissioning teams.
• Ensure installations comply with drawings, specifications, samples and mock-ups, coordinate inspections, hold points and turnover records, and maintain daily reports and records supporting progress measurement and claims avoidance.

Required profile

• College diploma or university degree in architecture, architectural technology, civil engineering, construction engineering technology, construction management or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive construction experience, including at least 3 years supervising field crews and architectural subcontractors.
• Demonstrated delivery of architectural fit-out on complex transit, infrastructure, commercial, institutional or high-rise projects, and experience coordinating multiple trades in constrained areas.
• Valid driver's licence where driving is required, and First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
• Ontario supervisor health and safety awareness training; Gold Seal Superintendent, trade certification, NCSO/CRSP or professional engineering status is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, reflected ceiling plans, room data, finish schedules, details, tolerances and sequencing.
• Ability to identify incomplete design information and interface risks, initiate RFIs and develop practical recovery plans.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including concise daily reporting.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Disability insurance, dental insurance and extended medical insurance.
• Optional RRSP matching and discretionary bonus.
• Annual performance reviews, salary increases, health benefits, industry education support and career development.