Toronto, ON, CA
Position Title: Technical Coordinator, Track
Who we are
The ONxpress Civils Contractor General Partnership, a partnership between FCC Canada Limited and Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., is a multidisciplinary Civils Joint Venture (CJV) team with global expertise in delivering innovative solutions for both railway and civil construction projects. Working under Alliance agreement with Metrolinx, the team is helping to modernize railway construction across the GO Transit network.
An Alliance framework, which is relatively new in Canada, is a collaborative partnership between the owner and contractor, who work together with a best-for-project mindset. By streamlining decision making, the Alliance helps ensure that high-quality work is delivered, certified, and transferred in a progressive, transparent, and risk-managed manner.
The Alliance operates with a core focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and rights-holders and contributing positively to local communities as a good neighbour. Through this collaborative approach, the Alliance is helping drive the modernization of key sections of the rail network as part of the GO Expansion Program.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a progressive and modern way of working, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
The Construction Technical Office (CTO) is a newly established team within CJV, created to bridge the gap between design and construction across our active rail construction sites. The Construction Coordinator supports the CTO by coordinating engineering services during construction on tracks and signalling scope acting as the day-to-day technical interface between the construction team and design consultants.
This is a primarily site-based role. You will be embedded in the construction environment, helping the site team navigate design documents, track technical submissions, and resolve field issues in a timely manner. Some weekend work may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide day-to-day coordination of engineering services between site teams and design consultants across planning and construction stages
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This is a site-based role that will coordinate closely with construction teams to monitor progress, identify emerging technical issues, and support timely resolution.
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Facilitate technical discussions and coordination meetings between construction supervisors, designers, and other project stakeholders.
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Prepare basic field sketches and mark-ups to support field queries, design clarifications, and site communications where required.
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Coordinate the review and tracking of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Site Instructions (SIs), and shop drawings between the site and design consultants.
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Monitor the status of outstanding submissions, escalate overdue items, and maintain trackers to keep the CTO team and site team informed.
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Ensure the construction team has access to the current approved revision of all design documents, and that superseded drawings are promptly removed from circulation.
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Prepare work area packages, to allow construction team access to documentation relevant to upcoming works in identified local areas
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Ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary drawings and specifications, identify coordination gaps, and communicate issues clearly to the relevant designers or site supervisors.
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Proactively identify, monitor, and escalate risks and issues that may impact construction progress or quality at station sites.
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Support the management of design changes, including tracking impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
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Prepare and maintain dashboards, logs, and visual trackers to monitor outstanding RFIs, ITPs, SIs, and other technical submissions.
What You Bring
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University or college degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
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2+ years of experience in design coordination, construction coordination, or project management on major infrastructure projects.
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Experience in active rial or, transit or civil infrastructure projects is a strong asset.
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Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings and specifications.
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Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and site operations for civil works, including earthworks, structures, and drainage.
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Experience coordinating ITPs, RFIs, SIs, and shop drawings in a construction environment is considered an asset.
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Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced site environment.
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Familiarity with document management platforms (e.g., , ACC, Aconex) is an asset.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Bluebeam Revu is an asset.
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Education as a civil technologist or engineer are assets candidates with other technical education and exoerience are encouraged to apply.
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Willingness and ability to work primarily on-site across GTA project locations as required.
Expected compensation for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors, including skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary, ONxpress offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching, and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance-based bonus program.
This role is a newly created position.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.
We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.