Assistant Designer, Signals in Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities. This plan continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year.

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.

What You Will Do: Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer - Signals, you will be responsible for providing engineering support in the preparation, analysis, monitoring and co-ordination of new projects or modifications to existing equipment related to the design and testing of TTC's systems and equipment for the department. As an Assistant Designer, Signals, you will assist with:

• Preparation of designs of vital and non-vital circuits in accordance with signal design standards for new and modified signal design systems.
• Estimates, material lists, specifications, standards, policies, work methods, test procedures and drawings.
• Tender and proposal evaluation and review of external submissions related to subway signaling designs.
• Cost comparisons, feasibility studies and budget estimates.
• Conducting engineering analyses, evaluations, and tests.
• Testing and commissioning of new systems and conducting investigations into operational, communications or subway signaling problems.
• Liaising with staff of various TTC departments to ensure coherence and consistency of information on drawings for relevant project components.
• Providing engineering support and guidance to operational maintenance personnel, supervisory staff, students or on-site contract employees regarding existing equipment, new installations or inspection work on a 24-hour basis.

As a TTC employee, you will promote 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 participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Analytical skills
• Use of office technology, software and applications
• Planning and organizing activities/projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations
• Communication in a variety of mediums
• Auditing systems, processes, and products
• Gathering information and conducting research

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration with, or working towards PEO status with the Professional Engineers of Ontario will be considered an asset.
• Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) will be considered an asset.
• Experience with testing and commissioning, and operation of signaling systems will also be considered an asset.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering principles, methods, practices and measurements.
• Working knowledge of subway signaling design principles, signaling equipment, associated electronic testing equipment, vital and non-vital systems and other associated subway signaling equipment utilized, maintained and rehabilitated by the section.
• Strong knowledge of computers and software applications related to the work such as Bentley MicroStation CADD, MS Office (Word, Excel & Access etc.).
• Sound judgement and well-developed technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and engineering report writing skills.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Electric Safety Code, AREMA Communications & Signals Manual of Recommended Practices, CENELEC, TTC standards, CSA standards and other applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to obtain Subway Rulebook Certification.

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.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities through a broad range of learning programs.

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 encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.