Description

About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9548

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication - Electrical Supervision

Salary Information: $104,707.20 - $130,894.40

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Various (primarily Nights)

Posted On: June 19, 2024

Last Day to Apply: June 25, 2024

Reports to: Supervisor, Wiring & Service

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

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Foreperson, Wiring & Service to join our team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Supervisor, Wiring & Service, you will be responsible for overseeing, and supervising the work carried out in the Wiring & Service workforce (in stations, yards, facilities, repair shops, and throughout TTC properties). This involves the installation, maintenance, inspection, repair and testing of various electrical systems (i.e., electrical, technical, structural) and/or equipment. This may include work with electronic and electrical equipment, power distribution equipment, and cables that provide traction power for streetcar and subway services.

You will also be responsible for administrative and supervisory duties such as approving/authorizing requests, training subordinate employees, timekeeping, scheduling, writing reports, budgeting, and liaising with internal and external parties. You will plan, adjust, and project work, schedules, costs and systems and provide technical expertise, guidance, assistance and recommendations for the area of responsibility.

You will work with computerized systems, prevention systems (i.e. fire detection), and many other safety systems. You will also review, modify, and update or upgrade systems and databases on an on-going basis (both hardware and software) as new, relevant information is introduced.

As Foreperson, Wiring & Service, you will record, review, process and monitor information and communication (reports, estimates, schedules, data, records, processes, and/or equipment inventory), following up and updating as required. Your duties will also include the development and organization of materials and procedures (i.e., technical manuals, supplier information).

As a TTC employee, you will be responsible for promoting 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 be participating 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?

• Your educational background will consist of the completion of a three-year community college technologist diploma or a university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical Engineering/Electronic Technology) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Your application will reveal possession of a valid Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (Construction and Maintenance, 309A) and a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license. Use of a personal vehicle may be required for work assignments.
• Your possession of an ECRA/ESA Master Electrician License or equivalent will be considered an asset.
• Your several years of directly related work experience will also be evident in your application.
• You application will demonstrate thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, emergency power supplies and light and power distribution systems.
• Additionally, your application will reveal your ability to plan, assign and direct the work a skilled unionized workforce, along with thorough knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code, and an understanding of applicable TTC policies, procedures, operations, legislation and regulations and collective agreement(s).
• You will have sound judgement, well-developed problem solving, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Lastly, in this position, you will be required to complete various training courses related to the work of the section as determined by management.

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.
• 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.