JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13203
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Reliability & Quality Assurance (30000114)
Salary Information: $100,110.40 - $125,153.60
Pay Scale Group: Level 8
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Posted On: June 9, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 15, 2026
Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles
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 job opportunity? We are looking for an Engineering Technologist to join our team!
- You will provide technical support and expertise to those involved in the procurement, inspections, diagnoses, repairs, maintenance, overhaul, rebuilding, designing, improving and supporting of all operating systems associated with their specific area.
- You will diagnose, correct and eliminate non-routine complex failures on area specific systems; investigate and correct unusual, difficult or repeating problems on equipment; correct deficiencies with work methods, job plans, procedures, modifications etc.
- You will also diagnose and coordinate repairs on equipment, systems or structures; ensure stabilization of failures and determines the cause; ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards; suggest solutions or modifications; provide direction as required.
- You will plan, perform and coordinate preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment, systems, and structures, and ensure techniques have been applied according to written procedures, standards and best practices.
- You will ensure equipment, systems or structures are fully operational by coordinating and/or performing relevant checks, and other relevant inspections; develop and/or modify tests under direction, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- You will provide technical guidance and advice on selection and purchase of equipment, systems or structures, service requirements, specialized training requirements, safety issues and incidents, and other issues related to area of specialty.
- You will prepare various written reports, test reports as well as general, technical and occasionally budgetary correspondence related to assignments.
- You will create documents related to various policies, processes, and procedures / work instructions. These documents may include instruction for inspection, repair, exchange, modification, diagnosis techniques, and analyses (e.g., cost, life cycle, commonality) of different revenue and non-revenue equipment.
- Additionally, you will research, develop, produce and deliver suitable training programs for employees on departmental Standard Operating Procedures and other assigned topics; prepare training materials, documents and records.
- You will perform a variety of administrative and supervisory duties, as required (e.g., planning, organizing, assigning tasks, scheduling, interviewing).
- You may be required to rotate into other Engineering Technologist positions at other locations within the Streetcar Maintenance department, specifically Reliability and Quality Assurance and Operations support, based on operational needs and training and development initiatives. Additionally, you may be required to work various shifts and off days.
- Apply analytical skills
- Audit systems, processes, and products
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Gather information and conduct research
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Your education will consist of a completed post-secondary college diploma or university degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Additionally, registered or eligible to register with PEO or OACETT certification as an Engineering Technologist is considered a valuable asset.
- You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing.
- Your application will reveal experience with rail vehicles maintenance.
- Your application will reveal good knowledge of engineering design and costing principles, methods and procedures developed through several years of directly related work-experience.
- Your application will reveal specific knowledge required, with demonstrated ability, to diagnose and correct faults relating to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems/components utilized on revenue rail vehicles and associated maintenance equipment.
- Your application will reveal experience, with demonstrated ability, in directing and training staff and union personnel on various aspects of work, such as fault isolation techniques, equipment modifications, project activity and correct procedure performance.
- Your application will also reveal experience in developing and delivering effective and engaging in-house technical training programs.
- You must have excellent technical writing skills to prepare technical documents including maintenance, test/failure, exchange and standard operating procedures, and bulletins.
- You must also have effective organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with supervisory, technical and trades personnel in the carhouses, shops and engineering groups regarding various vehicle maintenance issues, and with representatives of external supply organizations regarding vehicle specifications, modifications and equipment problems.
- Your application will also reveal proficiency in the use of computers and applications, including MS Office, and digital graphic image manipulation, and familiarity with, or able to quickly learn, the data and methodologies of the Material Management System and rail vehicle work order systems such as the Streetcar/Subway/SRT Maintenance System.
- 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 the 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.
