JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11488
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Communications (30000462)
Salary Information: $32.84 - $47.99
Pay Scale Group: AP19 (CAN/B/F/AP19)
Employment Type: Apprentice
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Posted On: Month Day, Year
Last Day to Apply: From Month Day, Year
Reports to: Supervisor

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.

JOB INFORMATION

We are currently seeking Apprentice Radio Technicians. These positions are on a 40-hour work-week, involving rotating shifts and off-days. The reporting locations will vary as dictated by management. Successful candidates will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be classified as a Radio Technician, (Grade 1) in Wage Group 13.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• As an apprentice, you will follow and must successfully complete a training program involving progressively more complex
• electrical/electronic work for the installation, testing, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of a variety of electrical/electronic communications equipment such as fixed and mobile radio systems, car to wayside systems, digital video recording equipment, closed circuit T.V., inter-office communication sets, public address systems, fire and burglar alarms, audio recording devices, pagers, etc.
• Utilize sophisticated test equipment such as Radio and System analyzers, to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in complex solid state circuitry with varying power supplies and voltages
• Treat passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensure 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
• The work may be carried out in a shop/yard environment, on vehicles, in subway stations and tunnels or at any Commission property where repairs may be required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Training normally obtained through completion of a Community College graduation diploma (minimum 2 years) in the field of electronics
• Must pass the Plant Maintenance Department’s communications test
• Must have a valid non-probationary class “G” Driver’s license
• As a successful candidate, you will be required to attend and successfully complete the Training & Development Department’s program for the operation of a Commission vehicle
• Must also attend and successfully complete training course for C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S, and Subway/SRT Rule Book training
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Canadian Fire Alarm Association certificate
• As a successful candidate, you will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades as an Electronics Service Technician
• 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.

What We Offer

• 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. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.