Position Title:  Hoisting and Rigging SPOC

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

About Us 

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, located in Kincardine, Ontario. SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and includes the removal of the steam generators and the installation of replacement steam generators with related plant modifications. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. 

In addition to the existing contracts for Unit 3 and Unit 4, SGRT has been awarded contracts for Unit 5, 7, and 8 for steam generator replacements as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement project.

The Hoisting and Rigging SPOC reports to the advising Superintendent and is a highly safety focused individual. The Hoisting and Rigging SPOC is responsible for performing various assessments and construction-related liaison for the workforce during the critical lifts. 

What You'll Do Here 

⦁    Ensuring compliance with project and client policies and procedures
⦁    Communicating with the rigging and construction team
⦁    Overseeing and monitoring the following activities being completed by others:
⦁    Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved
⦁    Selecting the appropriate rigging gear
⦁    Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
⦁    Inspecting rigging before final use
⦁    Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment
⦁    Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections

What You Bring To The Team

⦁    Minimum 10+ years of work in the construction industry to understand the complexity of rigging and hoisting
⦁    Additional certification in Rigging and Hoisting
⦁    Advanced Rigger qualification considered an asset
⦁    Experience working in a unionized environment
⦁    Knowledge and understanding of project schedules
⦁    A Team Player that accepts and can manage change regularly
⦁    Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.