Yard Control Despatcher
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11949
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Leslie Barns (30000111)
Salary Information: $31.18 - $40.65
Pay Scale Group: 0007 (CAN/B/E/0007)
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Friday/Saturday Shift: Night
Posted On: September 29, 2025
Last Day to Apply: October 3, 2025
Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles
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 opportunity? The Streetcar Department is currently seeking a Yard Control Despatcher.
This position is required to work night shifts with Friday and Saturday as off days.
What You Will Do?
- You will be responsible for performing routine vehicle dispatching and yard control operation work at a Carhouse location.
- You will complete all related vehicle allocation forms and dispatch lists, arranging vehicles in the Carhouse or yard according to service requirements.
- You will assign vehicles to Carhouse Operators for the build-up of service, movement to storage, cleaning, inspection and repair areas.
- You will also report on the availability of vehicles for service and/or change-offs.
- You will operate the yard control board to set track switches and signals thereby ensuring the safe movement of vehicles in the yard area and to and from the service line.
- In addition, you will utilize the Maximo System in order to maintain and extract records concerning vehicles, units, defects, labour hours and records concerning trouble calls, power failures and other recording functions, as required.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Your education will consist of completion of high-school, or its equivalent through practical experience demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- You must have a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario driver’s license, class “G” or better.
- You must have practical experience in a vehicle dispatching environment, which prepares vehicles for service including the build-up/break-down of service related activities.
- In this role, you must successfully complete TTC in-house training programs for Surface Rule Book certification, Carhouse Operator certification and yard control board certification (pertinent to the assigned location).
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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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 Human Resources – Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.
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.
Yard Control Despatcher
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11949
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Leslie Barns (30000111)
Salary Information: $31.18 - $40.65
Pay Scale Group: 0007 (CAN/B/E/0007)
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Friday/Saturday Shift: Night
Posted On: September 29, 2025
Last Day to Apply: October 3, 2025
Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles
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 opportunity? The Streetcar Department is currently seeking a Yard Control Despatcher.
This position is required to work night shifts with Friday and Saturday as off days.
What You Will Do?
- You will be responsible for performing routine vehicle dispatching and yard control operation work at a Carhouse location.
- You will complete all related vehicle allocation forms and dispatch lists, arranging vehicles in the Carhouse or yard according to service requirements.
- You will assign vehicles to Carhouse Operators for the build-up of service, movement to storage, cleaning, inspection and repair areas.
- You will also report on the availability of vehicles for service and/or change-offs.
- You will operate the yard control board to set track switches and signals thereby ensuring the safe movement of vehicles in the yard area and to and from the service line.
- In addition, you will utilize the Maximo System in order to maintain and extract records concerning vehicles, units, defects, labour hours and records concerning trouble calls, power failures and other recording functions, as required.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Your education will consist of completion of high-school, or its equivalent through practical experience demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- You must have a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario driver’s license, class “G” or better.
- You must have practical experience in a vehicle dispatching environment, which prepares vehicles for service including the build-up/break-down of service related activities.
- In this role, you must successfully complete TTC in-house training programs for Surface Rule Book certification, Carhouse Operator certification and yard control board certification (pertinent to the assigned location).
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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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 Human Resources – Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.
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.