Foreperson, Overhead in Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, is looking for a Foreperson to support our Streetcar Infrastructure Overhead team. This role involves the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of various electrical systems and/or equipment. The role will also entail administrative and supervisory duties such as training subordinate employees, timekeeping, scheduling, writing reports, budgeting, and liaising with internal and external parties.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise the unionized workforce during all phases of inspection, installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair work carried out on new and existing overhead electrical systems and equipment.
• Inspect installations of new equipment and/or systems (i.e., electrical, technical, structural), test, and repair as necessary.
• Review, modify, and update or upgrade systems and databases on an ongoing basis (both hardware and software) as new information relevant to work is introduced.
• Liaise with other colleagues, support staff, other departments, and potentially external customers or stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned.
• Develop and organize materials or procedures (i.e., technical manuals, supplier information).
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, assistance and recommendations for the area of responsibility as needed.
• Ensure employees receive the necessary training to perform their job safely and training apprentices.
• Plan, adjust, and project work, schedules, costs, and systems as needed.
• Address environmental, safety, and other compliance issues related to operations in the Department or Section.
• Record information and communications (e.g., reports, estimates, employee-related documentation, schedules, inventory) and store appropriately for Department use; distribute to the appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
• Complete tasks in relation to managing people, including involvement in hiring, coaching, corrective action, and administrative duties; approving/authorizing employee requests, ensuring they are within established standards, related policies and compliance regulations.
• Participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring:

• Plan and organize activities/projects to meet section and organizational goals.
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.
• Communicate in a variety of mediums.
• Manage conflict.
• Use office technology, software and applications.
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations.

What Qualifications Do You Bring:

• Thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical traction power cables and overhead suspension systems, track switch systems and associated equipment systems.
• Must have completed a formalized apprenticeship in an electrical/electronic discipline.
• Must have an ability to plan, assign and direct the activities of a unionized group of skilled technical employees.
• Good understanding of the applicable regulations governing the maintenance of rail vehicles and applicable environmental regulations.
• Sound judgement, good problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity of policies, legislation and regulations related to the work including safety, employment, etc.
• Must have a valid class “G” driver’s license and a class “DZ” license; may be required to use your personal vehicle for work assignments.

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 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 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.

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.

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.