Lifting Supervisor

Minimum of 10+ years of experience within a construction-based Lifting Department, demonstrating a foundational understanding of lifting operations, site procedures, and safe equipment handling. Candidates with additional hands‑on exposure in heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure projects will be considered an asset.

Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of lifting standards, regulations, and best practices, including safe rigging methods, equipment limitations, and compliance requirements relevant to construction environments.

Valid Appointed Person Certification, confirming the ability to plan, supervise, and manage lifting operations while ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and legislative requirements.

Proficiency in plant and logistics operations, including coordinating equipment movement, supporting site logistics planning, and ensuring efficient use of lifting assets across multiple work fronts.

Demonstrated engineering and supervisory abilities, with the capacity to interpret technical documentation, review lifting plans, and oversee teams executing lifting and rigging tasks safely and effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear direction to crews, coordination with site management, and effective collaboration with engineering, logistics, and HSE departments.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

The Lifting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all lifting operations on site. This includes planning and preparing lifting activities involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, gantry cranes, and related equipment. The role ensures all lifting tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards. The Lifting Supervisor leads the lifting team and works closely with rigging personnel to assess conditions and guide proper execution of all lifting operations.

The salary range for this role is $175,000 CAD - $225,000 CAD, plus addititional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Ensure all lifting equipment and materials are maintained in safe, operable condition, with all safety devices functional, calibrated, and properly certified.

Enforce best practices in rigging and lifting techniques among all personnel.

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance 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?

A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).

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