Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance of the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.
As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.
The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.
What is the project?
The benefits to Ontario
Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.
The PLC Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of programmable logic controller (PLC) and Siemens Simatic S7 systems and related electrical equipment in both above‑ground and underground environments. This role ensures all work complies with Canadian electrical and safety regulations, conducts inspections and testing to verify system integrity, and follows established environmental and safety procedures.
Working closely with tunneling and electrical teams, the PLC Electrician helps coordinate upcoming work, supports the development of safety plans, and maintains accurate documentation of electrical activities. A strong commitment to safe work practices and technical excellence is essential in ensuring reliable operation of PLC‑controlled systems across the project.
Key Responsibilities:
What We Offer
Why OTG?
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.
OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact hr@ontransitgroup.ca.
If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!
While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.
Ontario Transit Group (OTG) is a joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and Vinci Construction Grands Projets (through their subsidiary JANIN ATLAS) to design, build and deliver the Ontario Line Subway - Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel work for Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario. The south section of the line will join Exhibition Place to the Don Yard portal.
Scope of work for the Ontario Line South Civil design-build-finance package includes:
- A six-kilometre tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
- Groundworks required to build the tunnels and stations; utility and conduit works to prepare for the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) mechanical and electrical systems; guideway structures and facilities to prepare for the track structure to be installed by the RSSOM contractor.
- Stations: One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station. Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations. Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).
When completed with the northern section of the Ontario Line, the new subway line will be a 15.6-kilometre subway line with 15 new stations to the and will connect Exhibition Place all the way to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Don Mills Road.
