Senior Specifier (11567)
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11567
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Engineering (20000108) - Specifications (30000240)
Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40
Pay Scale Group: 9S5
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 20, 2025
Last Day to Apply: September 2, 2025
Reports to: Manager - Specifications
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 exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Specifier to join our Engineering team!
What You Will Do
- You will report to the Manager, Specifications, and you will work with TTC's Engineering, Project Delivery, Major Projects, Construction Management, and Procurement and Category Management Departments' staff to: review available contract-specific information, including drawings and reports; write, edit and coordinate specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements; verify that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements; review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones for errors, omissions, or discrepancies; provide direction and guidance to the Specification Coordinators.
- As needed, you will: provide support to Standards Section for review of TTC guide documents, including Master Specifications; prepare addenda and contract changes.
You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Apply analytical skills
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
What Qualifications Do You Bring
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field, plus progressive experience in engineering, architecture, or construction—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interpret and improve multi-disciplinary design drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of materials, systems, and their suitability for TTC standards.
- Experience in transit-related facilities and supervising administrative staff.
- Proficient in specification writing, including Construction Specifications Canada standards (MasterFormat®, SectionFormat®, PageFormat®).
- Solid knowledge of bidding processes, contracts, and relevant codes and regulations.
- Familiar with design/construction practices and project management environments.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Word) and PDF editing tools.
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.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined benefit pension plan.
- A comprehensive benefits 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.
About Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America's third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year.
The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design.
A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 14,000 dedicated and professional employees.
Toronto's transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.
Senior Specifier (11567)
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11567
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Engineering (20000108) - Specifications (30000240)
Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40
Pay Scale Group: 9S5
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 20, 2025
Last Day to Apply: September 2, 2025
Reports to: Manager - Specifications
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 exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Specifier to join our Engineering team!
What You Will Do
- You will report to the Manager, Specifications, and you will work with TTC's Engineering, Project Delivery, Major Projects, Construction Management, and Procurement and Category Management Departments' staff to: review available contract-specific information, including drawings and reports; write, edit and coordinate specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements; verify that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements; review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones for errors, omissions, or discrepancies; provide direction and guidance to the Specification Coordinators.
- As needed, you will: provide support to Standards Section for review of TTC guide documents, including Master Specifications; prepare addenda and contract changes.
You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Apply analytical skills
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
What Qualifications Do You Bring
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field, plus progressive experience in engineering, architecture, or construction—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interpret and improve multi-disciplinary design drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of materials, systems, and their suitability for TTC standards.
- Experience in transit-related facilities and supervising administrative staff.
- Proficient in specification writing, including Construction Specifications Canada standards (MasterFormat®, SectionFormat®, PageFormat®).
- Solid knowledge of bidding processes, contracts, and relevant codes and regulations.
- Familiar with design/construction practices and project management environments.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Word) and PDF editing tools.
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.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined benefit pension plan.
- A comprehensive benefits 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.
About Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America's third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year.
The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design.
A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 14,000 dedicated and professional employees.
Toronto's transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.