JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13449
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Safety And Environment (20000013) - Occupational Hygiene & Environment (30000019)
Salary Information: $100,318.40 - $125,434.40
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: July 28, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 6, 2026
Reports to: Director, Occupational Hygiene and Environment
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.
Help protect the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees working across one of North America's largest and most complex public transit systems.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Hygienist to join its Safety and Environment Department. This is a unique opportunity to lead initiatives that identify, assess and control workplace health hazards across diverse operational environments, including subway systems, bus garages, maintenance facilities, construction projects and administrative workplaces.
If you are driven by making workplaces safer, enjoy solving complex occupational health challenges, and want to influence programs that have a measurable impact on employee wellbeing, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the Director – Occupational Hygiene and Environment, you will play a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of TTC employees and customers across one of North America’s largest and most complex public transit system. As an Occupational Hygiene subject matter expert you will help identify, assess and control workplace health hazards, support compliance with legislative requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs.
You will lead and support initiatives designed to anticipate, prevent and control workplace health hazards by developing, implementing and maintaining occupational hygiene standards, programs, procedures and training. You will monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards and best practices, provide guidance on actual and potential compliance issues, and help ensure TTC programs remain effective, practical and aligned with emerging industry trends and occupational health risks.
You will investigate and evaluate existing or potential workplace health hazards across a wide range of operational environments, including transit facilities, maintenance operations, construction projects and administrative workplaces. This includes identifying, assessing and evaluating physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards; assessing the effectiveness of existing controls; conducting risk assessments; and determining appropriate monitoring, sampling and testing strategies.
You will conduct and/or oversee occupational hygiene sampling and testing activities using specialized equipment and methodologies. You will accurately assess workplace exposures, interpret findings, and apply scientific and analytical expertise to develop practical recommendations that prevent, eliminate, control or reduce occupational health risks.
You will provide expert advice and direction to management, employees and other stakeholders regarding occupational hygiene issues, legislated requirements and corporate policies and procedures. As a trusted technical resource, you will influence decision-making, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operational departments, Occupational Health & Employee Wellbeing, WSIB, consultants, regulatory agencies and other external partners to address workplace health concerns and improve employee health outcomes.
You will review and validate technical reports, studies and assessments completed by service providers to ensure they meet professional occupational hygiene standards and support sound decision-making. You will also prepare reports, analyses, recommendations and other documentation to communicate findings and support business and regulatory requirements.
You will develop and deliver occupational hygiene training, presentations and awareness programs that help build organizational knowledge and promote a proactive approach to workplace health and safety.
In addition, you will treat employees and customers with respect and dignity and support TTC’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion by ensuring the needs of passengers and employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their 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. You will perform other duties as assigned.
- Build credibility and influence through sound scientific judgement
- Champion workplace health and safety; and inspire proactive risk assessment
- Take initiative and drive continuous improvement
- Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
- Develop practical solutions to challenging workplace occupational hygiene issues
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in occupational hygiene
- Stay curious and informed about emerging occupational health risks, technologies and leading practices
- Apply technical and analytical skills
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Manage multiple priorities, plan and organize activities and projects to meet department and organization goals
- Completion of a university degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or the equivalent; and directly related work experience.
- Master’s degree in occupational hygiene or related discipline is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Canadian Registered Safety
- Professional (CRSP) or equivalent are considered assets.
- Comprehensive knowledge of science or a related discipline combined with comprehensive knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, standards and practices, and applicable governing legislation, codes and standards that include Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, standards, guidelines and best practices.
- Good knowledge of industry and best practices related to occupational hygiene principles and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of research procedures, field sampling methods and investigative techniques, and statistical analysis related to occupational hygiene.
- Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs, standards and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and control physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards in diverse workplace environments.
Sound knowledge of training methods, materials and techniques combined with the ability to make effective presentations of technical information in a publicly understandable manner.
- Sound working knowledge of computers and computer applications related to the work such as Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint; OneNote, SharePoint (Document Management System), Expostats, IHSTAT, etc.
- Familiarity with specialized broad range of occupational hygiene instrumentation such as velometers, gas detectors, noise dosimeters, sound level meters, dust monitors, respirator fit-testing equipment, light metre and sampling pumps.
- Sound judgement; well-developed oral communication and report writing skills; well-developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate and direct activities of others engaged in the investigation of health hazards.
- 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.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- 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.
