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JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9503

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Bus Maintenance & Shops - Bus Maintenance-Department Head & Staff

Salary Information: $162,380.40 - $203,039.20

Pay Scale Group: Level 14

Employment Type: Regular

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

Posted On: May 29, 2024

Last Day to Apply: June 30, 2024

Reports to: Chief Transportation & Vehicles Officer

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

Under the leadership of an experienced CEO, and guided by an ambitious Service and Customer Experience Action Plan, the TTC is on a 5-year journey to not only expand its service reach but also to innovate, transform and modernize all aspects of the organization. The Plan sets the TTC up to achieve this vision over the long term with an aim for financial and environmental sustainability for decades to come.

As part of this process, the TTC is seeking an experienced senior leader to join its team in the role of Head, Vehicle (Bus) Maintenance. Reporting to the Chief Transportation & Vehicles Officer, the Head is responsible for all maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, design and procurement activities of the Bus fleet. This also includes all program management activities required for the delivery of service and continuous improvement of the Department.

The Head, Vehicle (Bus) Maintenance supports the TTC's goals through the development of departmental strategic goals and objectives as well as budgets, key performance indicators and effective and efficient maintenance services and programs. Specific areas of responsibility include maintenance, overhaul and overall asset management of the vehicles, maintenance facilities and equipment. It also includes management of and support to front line maintenance staff for revenue and nonrevenue operations.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess extensive knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance, overhaul, general operations in garages, shops or carhouses as well as preventive and corrective maintenance best practices. You are a leader with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate and inspire staff and have highly developed organizational and communication skills to actively and effectively lead change efforts. You also have demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business administration and fiscal management to ensure the successful operation of the vehicle maintenance department.

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.