JOB INFORMATION

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Plant Maintenance

Salary Information: $100,110.40 - $125,153.60

Pay Scale Group: 8SA

Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various

Posted On: March 4, 2026

Last Day to Apply: March 17, 2026

Reports to: Supervisor, Elevating Devices

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.

*If you previously applied during the original posting period of January 28, 2026 - February 3, 2026, then you do not need to reapply as all applications will be considered. Thank you.*

Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Foreperson, Elevating Devices to support our Plant Maintenance team!

This position requires you to plan, schedule direct, and control maintenance activities within the department. The incumbent supervises and instructs unionized employees and/or contractors on safe work methods and habits. They may conduct training sessions, investigations, inspections and quality audits. The role also entails administrative tasks such as timekeeping, preparing and maintaining records, generating reports, summaries, etc. related to the work.

What You Will Do

• Direct supervision over the running and heavy maintenance work performed on TTC’s various elevating devices.
• Supervise and inspect the cleaning, modification, overhaul, maintenance and repair work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of the Commission's various elevating devices.
• Follow-up on all preventative maintenance and repair requirements with other Forepersons.
• Direct and supervise work for annual inspection of all elevating devices by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) and work required through directives issued by the TSSA.
• Ensure that work is carried out safely and in accordance with standard practices and applicable codes.
• Provide material and labour cost estimates for jobs.
• Notify Industrial Maintenance Control and other stakeholders of escalator outages and scheduled work on a daily basis.
• Report call crew response time and escalator availability using the Real Time Monitoring System.
• Investigate accidents and keep accurate records of them.
• Identify equipment and non-equipment failures causing injuries and other incidents and preparing and submitting mandatory reports to TSSA.
• Inspect and monitor the section's use of rooms and shops in the subway system for proper storage of parts, general housekeeping, etc., on a routine basis.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Maintain documentation and historical records
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• A Certificate of Qualification as an Escalator Mechanic or its equivalent, or completion of the Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program (CEIEP) is considered an asset.
• Extensive technical knowledge combined with several years of extensive practical and progressive experience in elevating devices.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, reading, writing, and mathematical skills which would normally be acquired through the equivalency of technical school graduation.
• Sound judgement, good organizational, problem solving, oral and written communications skills, and the ability to supervise a unionized workforce; must demonstrate an understanding of how these skills are utilized in a maintenance/repair environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the Elevating Devices Act and Regulations, the B-44 Safety Code for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving walkways, and be able to reference areas of the CSA/B 355 Safety Code applicable to elevating devices for persons with disabilities.
• Understand Quality/Continuous Improvement concepts and knowledge of Project Management principles would be an asset.
• A valid, non-probationary Class “G” driver’s licence.
• Must attend and successfully complete in-house training programs for Subway/SRT Rule Book & WHMIS, effective supervision and any other technical/supervisory courses related to the work.
• Must be computer literate, able to quickly acquire a working knowledge of systems pertinent to the section's work activities such as, but not limited to the Escalator Monitoring System and Maximo.
• Must have or rapidly acquire knowledge of the Local 113 Collective Agreement, Maintenance Seniority Regulations, and other regulations and legislation pertinent to duties and responsibilities such as, but not limited to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.
• Successful applicant will be required to obtain an Elevating Devices Safety Certificate prior to starting in the position if it has not yet been obtained.
• Elevating Device Mechanic Class F (EDM-F) certification or higher is considered an asset.

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 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 Jobs@ttc.ca . 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.