JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13344
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Plant Maintenance (20000007) - Building Equipment Supervision (30000430)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $155,373.40
Pay Scale Group: 10S7
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: July 2, 2026
Last Day to Apply: July 9, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Building Equipment
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are looking for a Supervisor – Equipment Trades - HEW to join our team!
In this role, you will support the leadership and supervision of the Building Equipment Section within the Plant Maintenance Department. You will oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, HVAC, pumping, fire protection, and other building systems across TTC tunnels, stations, and facilities. Responsibilities include managing preventative and predictive maintenance programs, coordinating planned and emergency repairs, leading equipment replacements and construction projects, and ensuring quality, performance, and reliability standards are met.
Other responsibilities of your role will include:
- Coordinate section activities with other Plant Maintenance groups, TTC departments, and external agencies.
- Maintain effective communication systems to provide timely updates and operational information.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review standard operating procedures, work methods, training, and compliance programs (including permits, licensing, and apprenticeships).
- Identify workplace hazards, communicate risks to staff, and ensure appropriate safety controls are in place.
- Review and respond to internal and external audit findings and quality control data to support a state of good repair across facilities.
- Address employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, discipline (Step 1 grievances), and representation at arbitration or legal proceedings.
- Monitor workforce capacity, including staffing levels, vacancy management, and managing absenteeism.
- Keeping informed and investigating new technology, equipment, tools and procedures for continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver technical training programs to ensure workforce readiness for existing and new equipment.
- Reviewing and approving designs, drawings and specifications for maintainability.
- Oversee procurement and inventory management of parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Participate in departmental and external stakeholder meetings (e.g., City of Toronto, regulatory bodies, advisory committees).
- Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer.
- Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Secure and manage fiscal resources
- Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
- Manage projects
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
- Manage human resources
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Apply analytical skills
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Must have a certificate of qualification in either HVAC refrigeration and gasfitter 1 licence or 309A Construction and maintenance certificate.
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance management procedures and techniques applicable to the repair, maintenance, replacement and construction of mechanical, structural, hydraulic, electrical power, electrical control and computerized monitoring systems related to building/facility equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project/program management principles, practices and techniques.
- Project Management Professional certification would be considered an asset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes and regulations such as Technical Standards & Safety Authority, Canadian Standards Association, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Environment regulations, Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Employment Standards Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods etc.
- Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, spreadsheet and data base systems and word processing systems.
- Good knowledge of business administration and budgeting principles.
- Strong knowledge of human relations principles, with the ability to set clear, achievable goals and effectively motivate, guide, and manage a diverse team including professional staff, supervisors, skilled trades, and support employees.
- Must possess sound judgement; highly developed organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communications skills.
- You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing and use of own vehicle is necessary for site inspections.
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.
- Must attend and successfully complete the Training Department’s program for Subway/SRT Rule Book certification, and any other in-house or external courses as directed by management (including recertification as appropriate) encompassing effective supervision, safety, environmental and technical courses related to the work.
- Must have or must rapidly acquire sound knowledge of the policies and procedures applicable to the Toronto Transit Commission and the Plant Maintenance Department.
- Must become familiar with the appropriate sections of the ATU Local 113 and CUPE Local 2 collective agreements, seniority regulations etc.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or
[email protected] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
General Prohibition in Hiring Process
The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
- All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
- During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
- You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.
Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.
Relatives of TTC Employees
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
