Senior Engineer, Design and Standards 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. The TTC’s vision is to move Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future, while its mission is to serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Engineering Services, you will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in support of track projects, condition surveys, material selection and procurement defect assessments, as well as the development of track maintenance standards. This will include:

• Managing the development and review of new/existing track component designs
• Developing detailed maintenance standards and procedures
• Developing comprehensive testing programs
• Diagnosing complex engineering problems
• Providing technical input for track related operating issues
• Developing all required scope and/or changes to contracts, projects and programs to accommodate assigned work

You will also provide engineering support, supervision and oversight to assigned staff, and oversee day-to-day activities related to quality assurance, compliance and system requirements for subway track. 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.

Skills

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

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

You are a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO). It would be an asset if you are registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Your educational background includes a University degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. You have knowledge in engineering principles, methods and practices related to design of track, track related structures and associated right-of-way. You have the ability to plan and coordinate the work of others when overseeing the development of new track components and standards. You are analytical and a problem solver while being a great verbal communicator with the ability to write technical reports. You are computer literate and proficient in the use of general engineering software.

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. Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues 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.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired 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.