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

Telephone : 416-297-2600

Fax : 403-695-3090

Email : [email protected]

Website : www.aecon.com

Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.

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