Description

About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9782

Number of Vacancies: 2

Department: Engineering (20000108) - Specifications (30000240)

Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

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

Posted On: August 27, 2024

Last Day to Apply: September 10, 2024

Reports to: Manager - Specifications

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 for apply for a Senior Specifier opportunity!

What You Will Do

In a self-directed and proactive manner, you will work with TTC's Engineering Department staff, Construction Department staff, Procurement and Category Management Department staff to: review available contract-specific information, including drawings and reports; write, edit and coordinate specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements; verify that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements; review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones for errors, omissions, or discrepancies; provide direction and guidance to the Specification Coordinators.

As needed, you will: provide support to Standards Section for review of TTC guide documents, including Master Specifications; prepare addenda and contract changes.

You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Interpret drawings of all design disciplines, understand the technical implications and incorporate them into the contract specifications.
• Interpret technical data on materials, products and systems to assess quality, durability, maintainability and suitability to TTC requirements.
• Have experience with, and knowledge of the specialized requirements of transit and related facilities.
• Have experience overseeing administrative staff.
• Possess thorough knowledge of specifications preparation, and Construction Specifications Canada specification writing and construction document formatting practices (i.e. MasterFormat®, SectionFormat® and PageFormat®).
• Possess extensive knowledge of bidding processes, contractual practices and procedures, and good working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations and statutes relevant to the job.
• Be familiar with design and construction practices, the project management environment, and the terminology and techniques used.
• Be computer literate with expert skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, and with PDF creation and editing.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary education Community College/University diploma/degree in a relevant discipline, combined with several years of progressive directly related experience in an engineering / architectural / construction environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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 benefit pension plan.
• A comprehensive benefits 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.

Committment 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.