Foreperson, Substations & Power Control (9372)
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
April 24, 2024 1:06PM
Location
Toronto, Ontario
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."

Description

About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9372

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Electrical Supervision (30000451)

Salary Information: $100,921.60 - $126,172.80

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Rotating

Posted On: April 23, 2024

Last Day to Apply: April 29, 2024

Reports to: Supervisor - Substations & Power Control

Career Opportunity

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


What You Will Do

Reporting to the Supervisor, Substations & Power Control, you will be responsible for directing and supervising all phases of the work carried out in substations, breaker rooms, underground cable vaults, and the Power Control Operations Centre. This entails the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and testing of automatic substation and related traction power distribution equipment, various electrical/electronic systems related to Power Control, Maximo Asset Management system, S.C.A.D.A. system, the "Real Time" computer system and associated peripherals. This also includes all types of electronic and electrical rectifying equipment, power distribution equipment, and power feeder cables that provide traction power for streetcar, subway, and RT services.

As a Foreperson, Substations, you will be executing, implementing, reviewing, updating and applying the TTC’s Electrical Work Protection Code, Lock Out, Supporting Guarantee and other critical safety processes. You will be developing work methods and schedules and ensuring that work is carried out safely and in accordance with standard practices. You will be recommending and implementing new improvements to equipment and/or methods of work revisions. In addition, you will be investigating various injuries, accidents, incidents or other problems that may arise.

You will be responsible for ensuring staff are trained on all aspects of work and on any new or modified equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining discipline and promoting harmony within the section. You will ensure all rules and regulations originating in the Collective Agreement, Commission and Department policies and Government legislation (i.e. W.H.M.I.S., Occupational Heal & Safety Act, Human Rights Act, etc.) are satisfied and applied fairly and consistently.

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 help to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers and ensure the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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 department and organizational goals
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
  • Communicate in a variety of mediums
  • Manage conflict resolution and union/management relations
  • Use office technology, software and applications
  • Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations


What Qualifications Do You Bring?

  • Your educational background will consist of technical school graduation in an electrical/electronic discipline plus a formalized apprenticeship resulting in a Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician - Construction & Maintenance, combined with a number of years’ experience working with sophisticated electrical equipment.
  • Your application will demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience of TTC Substations & Power Control Centre Operations
  • It will also demonstrate your knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic substation equipment such as rectifiers, feeder breakers, transformers, motor alternators, inverters and high voltage equipment, etc.
  • Your ability to plan, assign and direct the work of a unionized group of skilled technical employees will benefit you in this role.
  • You will have sound judgement, well-developed problem solving, interpersonal and overall communications skills.
  • As a Foreperson, Substations, you will be required to complete various courses in effective supervision plus technical courses related to the work.


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.

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