Foreperson, Subway Track 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.

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you lead and inspire a team? Come join our team and be at the ground level at moving people along our subway system. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Oversee the dedicated unionized employees working on the rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of subway tracks.
• Manage the efforts of external contractors, ensuring their work meets high standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Roadmaster to coordinate, plan, and schedule all track work.
• Ensure that work is completed safely, in alignment with work schedules, and with all necessary materials available on site.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment or work methods.
• Prepare clear written and verbal reports on workforce activities and equipment.
• Work closely with the Supervisor to assess current and future manpower and equipment needs.

As a TTC employee, you are responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What Skills Do You Bring?

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

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completed technical high school diploma or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Directly related experience working in a leadhand capacity related to track maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Technologist’s diploma plus supervisory experience in a related field would be an asset.
• Possess valid non-probationary Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license; may need to upgrade to an Ontario class ‘D’ license with a ‘Z’ endorsement.
• Robust understanding of track and road inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair standards, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to effectively direct and motivate a unionized workforce to achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in computers and relevant software applications.
• Familiarity with fundamental budgeting principles.
• Strong mathematical, reading, writing, and blueprint comprehension skills.
• Sound judgment, organizational skills, interpersonal abilities, and excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.