JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 12644

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Plant Maintenance (20000007) - Plant Maintenance Engineering (30000457)

Salary Information: $111,129.20 - $138,975.20

Pay Scale Group: Level 10SA

Employment Type: Regular (Hyrbid)

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Sunday / Saturday Shift: Day

Posted On: March 6, 2026

Last Day to Apply: March 23, 2026

Reports to: Assistant Manager, One Time Work Order Design

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

Help shape the TTC’s infrastructure by leading architectural design for renovation, repair, and rehabilitation projects across our facilities. You’ll take ownership of complex design challenges, produce and review CADD drawings, refine standards, prepare technical documentation, and guide consultants and internal teams. From field investigations to Building Permit packages to overseeing as‑built records, you’ll ensure every project is safe, accurate, cost‑effective, and delivered on time. This role also provides opportunities to mentor others and influence design practices across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead and perform architectural design for repair, renovation, and rehabilitation of transit structures and facilities, including preparing drawings and specifications.
• Provide architectural expertise across projects, including detailed design, specifications, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Ensure all designs comply with current codes, standards, and the TTC Design Manual.
• Produce and revise drawings using MicroStation and other CADD software; stamp/sign drawings as required.
• Review and approve shop drawings, tender documents, building permit packages, and construction‑ready specifications.
• Conduct general reviews and submit site review reports in accordance with OBC/OAA requirements.
• Supervise and check the work of Architectural Technologists/Designers for accuracy, completeness, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with standards.
• Review and evaluate architectural designs and proposals from external consultants and other TTC design groups.
• Participate in construction and post‑construction activities, including site inspections, investigations, studies, and resolving design or construction issues.
• Prepare Site Instructions, Change Orders, and final as‑built drawings for record retention.
• Take responsibility for the technical accuracy and architectural seal of all assigned documents and drawings.
• Support the Assistant Manager by reporting project status, addressing issues, and acting in their absence.
• Participate in design meetings, committees, and discussions with governmental authorities to secure design approvals.
• Assign, monitor, and review design work within the One‑Time Work Order Design section.
• Stay current with architectural design techniques, technologies, and industry standards; contribute to updates of TTC design standards.

As a TTC employee, you will be responsible for promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• These abilities would normally be acquired by obtaining a university degree in architecture, or the equivalent as determined by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), combined with considerable experience working in progressively responsible positions as a registered Architect.
• Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (with eligibility for a professional seal) is mandatory;
• Must possess a valid class G driver’s licence
• Must be knowledgeable of design, specifications, construction and contracting techniques;
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code combined with knowledge of provincial and municipal planning and zoning requirements and processes;
• Must have a strong familiarity with national and provincial construction related standards, codes and statutes as they relate to the transit facilities and related systems;
• Must possess sound judgment, excellent architectural design skills, highly developed analytical, problem solving, verbal communication and technical report writing skills;
• Must have a strong working knowledge of CADD and ability in drafting with MicroStation and other CADD software as well as knowledge of computers and computerized software relevant to the work e.g. current versions of MicroStation, Excel, Word, Sketchup;
• Required to attain (and maintain) Subway/SRT Rule Book Certification;
• Required to attain (and maintain) any other safety training as mandated by the Department;
• 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 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.