JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13449 Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Safety And Environment Salary Information: $100,318.40 - $125,434.40 Pay Scale Group: 9SA Employment Type: Regular New or Existing Vacancy: Existing Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day Posted On: July 28, 2026 Last Day to Apply: August 6, 2026 Reports to: Director, Occupational Hygiene and Environment

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 protect the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees working across one of North America's largest and most complex public transit systems. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Hygienist to join its Safety and Environment Department. This is a unique opportunity to lead initiatives that identify, assess and control workplace health hazards across diverse operational environments, including subway systems, bus garages, maintenance facilities, construction projects and administrative workplaces. If you are driven by making workplaces safer, enjoy solving complex occupational health challenges, and want to influence programs that have a measurable impact on employee wellbeing, we encourage you to apply.

Please see TTC Website for full posting.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director – Occupational Hygiene and Environment, you will play a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of TTC employees and customers across one of North America’s largest and most complex public transit system. As an Occupational Hygiene subject matter expert you will help identify, assess and control workplace health hazards, support compliance with legislative requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs.

You will lead and support initiatives designed to anticipate, prevent and control workplace health hazards by developing, implementing and maintaining occupational hygiene standards, programs, procedures and training. You will monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards and best practices, provide guidance on actual and potential compliance issues, and help ensure TTC programs remain effective, practical and aligned with emerging industry trends and occupational health risks.

You will investigate and evaluate existing or potential workplace health hazards across a wide range of operational environments, including transit facilities, maintenance operations, construction projects and administrative workplaces. This includes identifying, assessing and evaluating physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards; assessing the effectiveness of existing controls; conducting risk assessments; and determining appropriate monitoring, sampling and testing strategies.

You will conduct and/or oversee occupational hygiene sampling and testing activities using specialized equipment and methodologies. You will accurately assess workplace exposures, interpret findings, and apply scientific and analytical expertise to develop practical recommendations that prevent, eliminate, control or reduce occupational health risks.

You will provide expert advice and direction to management, employees and other stakeholders regarding occupational hygiene issues, legislated requirements and corporate policies and procedures. As a trusted technical resource, you will influence decision-making, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operational departments, Occupational Health & Employee Wellbeing, WSIB, consultants, regulatory agencies and other external partners to address workplace health concerns and improve employee health outcomes.

In addition, you will treat employees and customers with respect and dignity and support TTC’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion by ensuring the needs of passengers and employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their 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. You will perform other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications Do You Bring? Completion of a university degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or the equivalent; and directly related work experience. Master’s degree in occupational hygiene or related discipline is preferred. Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent are considered assets. Comprehensive knowledge of science or a related discipline combined with comprehensive knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, standards and practices, and applicable governing legislation, codes and standards that include Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, standards, guidelines and best practices. Good knowledge of industry and best practices related to occupational hygiene principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of research procedures, field sampling methods and investigative techniques, and statistical analysis related to occupational hygiene. Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs, standards and procedures. Familiarity with specialized broad range of occupational hygiene instrumentation such as velometers, gas detectors, noise dosimeters, sound level meters, dust monitors, respirator fit-testing equipment, light metre and sampling pumps. 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.

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.