Ontario Transit Group

Conveyor Mechanic

Toronto, ON, Canada

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago

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About the role

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.
The Conveyor Belt Mechanic is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of conveyor belt systems used to remove excavated material (muck) from the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to the surface.

Support expansion of the belt line as tunnelling advances, including adding belt storage segments and installing booster drives.
Conduct regular inspections on belts, drives, rollers, take‑up units, pulleys, and belt tracking systems.
Identify wear, damage, misalignment, or mechanical issues and perform corrective maintenance to prevent downtime.
Perform belt splicing, patching, and replacement of worn components.
Maintain booster drives, hydraulic tensioning systems, and drive motors for long‑distance conveying.
Maintain the conveyor interface inside the TBM backup system, ensuring efficient loading of muck onto the belt.
Support muck extraction logistics, including preventing blockages, spills, or carryback.
Maintain clean work areas along the conveyor line, storage caverns, and TBM conveyor deck.
Communicate mechanical issues promptly to shift supervisors, TBM crews, and maintenance leads.
Familiarity with muck removal logistics and TBM support systems.

Working at Heights, WHMIS, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout (as required).
Valid Ontario safety training: Working at Heights, WHMIS, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout (as required).
Strong understanding of conveyor system components: rollers, drives, pulleys, belt storage units, tensioners, and booster drives.
Experience with belt splicing, mechanical repairs, gearbox maintenance, and tensioning systems.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment (asset), and alignment instruments.

Industrial Mechanic/Millwright trade certification (voluntary in Ontario but preferred).

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).
Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
This is a unionized role; therefore, the salary will be the according to the Schedule and Group per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives.

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.
OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process.
Ability to work independently and as part of a rotating shift crew.
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!

If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact hr@ontransitgroup.ca.

This listing is sourced directly from Ontario Transit Group's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.