At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing utility construction activities and ensure safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading construction firm working on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, medical benefits, retirement program, and life insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative transit project that impacts communities across Toronto and Mississauga.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in construction, preferably with utilities or civil experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
About The Project
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometers farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.
Position Overview
TRP has a current vacancy for an experienced Assistant Site Utility Superintendent to support the Utility Site Superintendent in the day-to-day field management and coordination of utility construction activities across the ECWE SRS project. The Assistant Site Utility Superintendent will assist with planning, supervising, coordinating, and monitoring utility work activities, including utility relocations, protection, installation, excavation, tie-ins, testing, restoration, and associated civil works.
This position will work closely with the Utility Site Superintendent, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Utility Coordinators, Engineering, Design, Traffic & Transit, Environmental, Quality, Health & Safety, Survey, Project Controls, utility owners, subcontractors, and field crews. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in utility or civil construction and demonstrate the leadership, organization, and technical knowledge required to coordinate construction activities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Construction Supervision: Support the Site Superintendent in the day-to-day coordination and supervision of all on-site construction activities for wet utilities, drainage, and earthworks. Assist in leading foreman coordination meetings, safety briefings, and FLHA reviews, and help monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and adherence to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Utility Construction Support: Assist with construction activities involving watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, stormwater infrastructure, telecommunications, fibre-optic infrastructure, gas utilities, traffic signal infrastructure, utility duct banks, utility chambers and vaults, temporary utilities, utility protection and support, utility relocations and abandonments, service connections, and tie-ins.
- Utility Relocation & Protection: Assist with utility relocation and protection activities. Coordinate utility locates, potholing, daylighting, test pits, and investigative work. Verify existing utility locations and conditions in the field.
- Excavation & Trenching: Assist with supervision of excavation and trenching activities. Ensure utility excavation follows approved construction methods and safety requirements.
- Construction Coordination: Coordinate utility work with station excavation, foundations, structures, roadworks, drainage, traffic management, and other civil activities.
- Utility Owner Coordination: Support coordination with utility owners, municipalities, agencies, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
- Subcontractor & Crew Coordination: Assist the Utility Site Superintendent in managing utility subcontractors and crews.
- Construction Planning & Scheduling: Participate in daily, weekly, and short-term utility planning.
- Quality Control: Monitor utility construction to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
- Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture within assigned utility work areas.
- Traffic & Public Interface: Assist with coordinating utility construction within active roadways and public areas.
- Field Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain daily utility construction records.
- Design & Constructability Support: Review utility drawings, profiles, details, and specifications with field teams.
- Testing, Commissioning & Turnover: Assist with utility testing, commissioning, tie-ins, and cutover activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Post-secondary education or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Utilities, or a related discipline is preferred. 5–8 years of progressive construction experience, preferably with significant exposure to utility or civil construction. Previous experience as a Utility Foreperson, General Foreperson, Assistant Superintendent, Civil Superintendent, Utility Coordinator, Site Supervisor, or similar role. Strong understanding of utility construction methods, sequencing, inspection, testing, and restoration. Valid driver's license is required.
What TRP Can Offer You
Competitive Salary, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employer Matching Retirement Program, Life insurance.
At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Assistant Utility Site Superintendent in Mississauga employer: Trillium Rail Partners
As a leading player in the infrastructure sector, TRP offers an exceptional work environment for the Procurement Manager – Systems Track role, located in the vibrant Greater Toronto Area. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritizes professional growth, with ample opportunities to engage in complex projects that shape the future of transit systems. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, TRP provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive atmosphere that fosters teamwork and career advancement.
