JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13418
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Track & Structures (20001107) - Track & Structure Engineering (30000441)
Salary Information: $100,318.40 - $125,434.40
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday (some weekends) Shift: Day (some nights)
Posted On: July 22, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 5, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Engineering Services
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 build a quieter, smoother, and more reliable rail system for the future. In this role, you’ll assess track health, tackle noise and vibration challenges, and design improvements that elevate safety and performance across the subway network. Your engineering decisions will shape the standards, components, and systems that keep the city’s transit running at its best.
Provides engineering expertise in the assessment of the condition of the subway track network, and develops solutions to ensure safe, reliable and efficient track systems that are in compliance with established maintenance standards. Investigates noise and vibration issues and proposes solutions, including rail lubrication and management of wheel/rail interface. Performs design reviews of existing track components and systems. Develops technical specifications for track components, system and track related construction projects, conducts condition surveys, diagnoses site conditions and provides root cause assessments.
You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. You will help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Apply analytical skills
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory.
- You have completed a university degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- You have several years of experience in the track or roadway design field where specialized techniques are learned.
- Knowledge of American Railway Engineering Maintenance Association (A.R.E.M.A.) requirements and industry standards and procedures are important.
- Must possess a valid non-probationary Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license
- Must also have the ability to carry out detailed design analysis, technical feasibility and constructability studies; evaluate alternative proposals; and assess construction impacts.
- Must be proficient in using engineering software and database tools to analyze data, identify trends, and produce statistical and economic insights.
- 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.
