JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12689
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communications (20000051) - Signals And Train Control-Operations (30000452)
Salary Information: $32.84-$47.99
Pay Scale Group: AP19 (CAN/B/F/AP19)
Employment Type: Apprentice
New or Existing Vacancy: New
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Work Mode: On-site
Posted On: June 5, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 19, 2026
Reports to: Supervisor, Signals
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.
Come join our Team! We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice - Signal Technicians in our Signals/Electrical/Communications Department. This is a 40 hour work week involving rotating shifts with various off days.
- As an apprentice, you will follow a training program involving progressively more complex work performed on a variety of electrical, mechanical, electronic and communication based train control computerized signal and train control equipment used to monitor and control subway and SRT vehicles on the main lines and in the yards.
- The work is performed in accordance with detailed schedules and ranges from mechanical preventative maintenance functions to highly complex testing and troubleshooting, requiring knowledge of logic symbols, binary code, solid state circuits and the utilization of sophisticated diagnostic equipment and software, diagnostic programming methods and data communication decoding.
- The work also involves the installation, modification, repair and diagnosis of a wide range of signalling equipment including track switches, trainstops, wayside signals and automatic train control equipment.
- As an apprentice, you will accompany the Signal Technicians, Grade 1 to respond to trouble calls and you may be required to work under emergency conditions in varying weather conditions where repairs must be made quickly to avoid extended service delays.
- Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/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.
- Requires training normally obtained through completion of a Community College graduation diploma in the field of electrical/electronics and computer technology, or its equivalent
- Must pass a TTC electrical aptitude test
- Must possess a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class G driver’s license in good standing
- Railway signalling experience and a strong mechanical background is an asset
- You must attend and successfully complete various in-house TTC training programs for the operation of a TTC vehicle, C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S, and Subway/SRT Rule Book training
- The above training and standard T.T.C. tests will normally be carried out during the Apprenticeship period
- 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.
- 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.
