JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11540
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Way Supervision (30000215)
Salary Information: $ 100,110.40 - $ 125,153.60
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Temporary until approximately Oct 2, 2026
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Various (Onsite)
Posted On: July 8, 2025
Last Day to Apply: July 18, 2025
Reports to: Supervisor, Construction and Preventative Maintenance

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

Looking for a new and rewarding leadership opportunity? We are seeking a Foreperson, Surface Track to join our team.

The Foreperson Surface Track will be responsible for supervising the work performed in the Surface Track Maintenance area that involves the rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of all streetcar track-related work. The Foreperson will also 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 and 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.

What You Will Do

• The incumbent assists in the co-ordination, planning and scheduling of the track work.
• Monitor and track information, data, records, and/or equipment inventory, following up, and updating as required.
• Assist and prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory, etc., and distribute to appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
• Provide assistance in the preparation, development, monitoring, or other needs for a given project or organizational unit.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety, and that track maintenance projects are aligned with standards.
• Liaise with colleagues, support staff, other departments, and external customers/stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned.
• Plan, adjust, and project work, schedules, costs, and systems as needed.
• Verify the accuracy, quality, reliability, functionality, system requirements, and/or specifications are met in a given process, document, piece of equipment, system, or work method.
• Complete tasks required to manage employees (administrative duties) along with approving or authorizing requests which are standard and meet related policy expectations and compliance regulations.
• Inspect equipment items and rebuild or improve functionality through forming, bending, welding, or other methods of fabrication.
• construct and maintain special and tangent trackwork which involves the excavation and removal of old trackwork; installation and alignment of trackwork and ballast to surveyor’s grade and alignment; replacing track accessories; welding of running rail joints; installing anchor bolts, tie plates, rail fasteners and grout pads.

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.

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology in addition to supervisory experience in a related field, is considered an asset.

• Specialized knowledge of track and road inspection, construction, maintenance and repair standards, procedures and practices, combined with working knowledge of related trades.

• Managing and motivating a unionized workforce through good people skills, and demonstrated ability to work with unionized workforces in a leadership role.

• Innovative thinking and committed to driving change within the team.

• Familiarity with fundamental budgeting concepts, and good working knowledge of computers and relevant applications.

• Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, relevant government legislation.

• Ability to make decisions supported by sound judgement, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• A valid Province of Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s licence with the ability to upgrade to a class ‘DZ’ licence; may be required to use own automobile when inspecting work locations.

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. 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.