JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11646
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Scada (30000465)
Salary Information: $31.97 - $46.73
Pay Scale Group: AP18 (CAN/B/F/AP18)
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Rotating
Posted On: August 1, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 10, 2025
Reports to: Supervisor - Communications

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.

Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Apprentice - SCADA Technician. This is a 40 hour work week involving rotating (day and night) shifts with Saturday and Sunday (various) off days. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• As an apprentice, you will follow a training program involving progressively more complex electronic work involving the installation, maintenance, testing, modification and repair work carried out on electro-mechanical, electronic and computer controlled solid state digital supervisory control systems, data acquisition systems and emergency trip systems located throughout the subway system and at various commission properties and Toronto Hydro Electric System (THES) substations;
• The work will involve the use of diagnostic equipment and software in order to determine the reason for faulty operation and the extent of repairs required; the work also involves the testing and calibration of related equipment;
• 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.

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Requires training normally obtained through completion of a 2-year Community College graduation diploma in the field of electronics (preferred), and/or electrical
• Must pass a TTC electrical written aptitude test
• Must pass a Departmental electroincs aptitude test
• Must possess a valid class G driver’s license
• As a successful candidate, you will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades as an Industrial Electrician (442-A)
• You must attend and successfully complete various in-house TTC training programs for the operation of a Commission vehicle, Subway/SRT Rule Book certification, confined space entry, confined space air monitor, fall protection awareness, lifting devices (motorized), scaffold safety, asbestos awareness, and other programs for respiratory protection, hearing protection, first aid, and C.P.R.
• 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.

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.