About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9431

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Engineering (20000108) - LRT Systems Engineering (30000237)

Salary Information: $118,445.60 - $148,020.60

Pay Scale Group: 11SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: sat/sun Shift: Day

Posted On: June 28, 2024

Last Day to Apply: July 12, 2024

Reports to: Director LRT Systems and Operations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

Come join our team at this exciting time and apply for the Chief Engineer, Systems-Communications position.

What You Will Do?

Reporting to the Director, LRT Systems and Operations, the Chief Engineer, Systems-Communications provides engineering management from a systems and operating perspective in support of the Metrolinx LRT and subway expansion projects. The incumbent acts as a technical subject matter expert to ensure that TTC requirements are coordinated and met through all phases of the expansion projects, including planning, design, commissioning, operations and maintenance. The Chief interfaces with Metrolinx, Metrolinx contractors, and TTC internal workforce (i.e. other Engineering staff, Operations, Infrastructure and Engineering, IT, Investigative Services, Strategy and Customer Experience, and/or Safety and Environment) to coordinate through all phases of the project. The incumbent develops TTC operating requirements and reviewing designs, and ensuring communication systems (Integrated Communications Systems (ICS), Public Address (PA), Intercoms, Voice Data Radio Systems (VDRS)Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) ) have the functionality, level of integration and human machine interfaces (HMI) to meet TTC’s needs. The incumbent promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides 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. Lastly, the incumbent participates in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

May be required to work beyond regular working hours per business requirements.

What Skills Do You Bring?

Apply analytical skills

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Train and instruct individuals and / or groups
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Manage conflict

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• A University Degree in Engineering along with related experience in the public transit sector managing and leading technical staff, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed in the Province of Ontario.
• Extensive knowledge of systems and HMI interfaces, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Voice Data Radio System (VDRS), Distributed Antenna System (DAS), Integrated Communication System (ICS), Passenger Visual Information System (PVIS), Public Announcement (PA), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and Backbone Communications Network (BCN).
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles, methods and practices as related to rail communication systems and rail facilities design, construction and project management.
• 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.

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 and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• 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 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. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.