About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9732

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Sustainable Innovation - Engineering Services

Salary Information: $148,948.80 - $186,095.00

Pay Scale Group: 13SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: June 27, 2024

Last Day to Apply: July 12, 2024

Reports to: Head - Sustainable Innovation

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 Director – Engineering Services to join our team! You will lead our RAMS, Product Launch and QA, and new vehicle warranty teams to support TTC’s new vehicle and electrification infrastructure procurements.

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible for leading, developing and updating strategies, standards, plans, and procedures to meet vehicle procurement, and major overhauls, and renewable energy and charging infrastructure project requirements with the aim of maximizing production quality and service reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) of TTC’s revenue vehicles and related systems, including: subway, streetcar, bus, wheel-trans, and charging infrastructure and renewable energy.
• You will assist in the plans for the acquisition of new vehicles, shop and carhouse facilities, equipment and programs.
• You will develop and/or refine strategies, standards, plans and procedures to meet and/or exceed RAMS, QA, Product Launch, and warranty requirements, ensuring all phases of vehicle and charging and renewable energy infrastructure programs are appropriately designed and supported with appropriate resources.
• You will develop Product Launch plans to ensure new vehicles and systems are seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure and processes.
• You will provide support and guidance to Vehicle Programs engineering, Renewable Energy Programs engineering and project management teams in incident investigations and for input to relevant maintenance procedure development, project management and special modification programs.
• You will also effectively lead and manage all section employees and operations, including overseeing work performed by external consultants and suppliers.
• Additionally, you will foster and promote a safe working environment through effective training and leadership practices.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Apply analytical skills
• Secure and manage fiscal resources
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Use office technology, software and applications
• 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

• Your education will consist of a completed university degree in engineering or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is required.
• Your application will reveal extensive experience managing large and complex vehicle and infrastructure procurement and/or overhaul programs with demonstrated ability to motivate subordinate staff to achieve established goals and objectives, and effectively deal with employees in stressful situations, and resolve complex issues.
• Your application must also detail in-depth knowledge of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS), Quality Assurance, and Product Launch concepts and practices associated with fleet and related infrastructure maintenance management.
• You must have specialized knowledge of relevant vehicle and related infrastructure maintenance principles, practices, associated technology, and related trades and disciplines.
• Your application will reveal familiarity with rail vehicle (subway/streetcar) and/or automotive vehicle technology and associated equipment, including strong knowledge of the various maintenance management systems.
• You must have good knowledge of business administration, including budgeting principles and practices, and business judgement supported by well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You must also have excellent organizational and interpersonal, supported by effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Your application will also reveal proficiency in the use of computers and familiar with, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of TTC computerized systems, such as Maximo, Subway/Streetcar Maintenance System, Vehicle Maintenance Systems (VMS), Fuel Management Systems, Materials Systems, and Job Based Cost Systems.

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 the 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.