Description

About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11121

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Engineering (20000108) - Standards (30000244)

Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular - Hybrid

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

Posted On: April 15, 2025

Last Day to Apply: April 29, 2025

Reports to: Manager Standards

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

Come join our team at this exciting time and apply for the Standards Engineer position!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager – Standards, the Standards Engineer (Standards Architect if incumbent is an Architect) is responsible for the production, coordination and maintenance of Design Standards for TTC facilities and systems required for capital projects by the Engineering, Construction & Expansion (ECE) Group. This includes analyzing Design Standard revision and variance requests, identifying requirements of production, implementing production, coordinating acceptance, and ensuring all regulatory/safety/technical/business requirements are met.

The incumbent demonstrates 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. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural design disciplines coordination and their interrelationships, especially as related to a transit environment.
• Sound technical knowledge in construction specification development and application, and engineering/architectural design practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards and statutes.
• Strong service orientation as well as sound judgement and excellent organization skills.
• Sound analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a university degree in a related discipline (e.g. Mechanical/Electrical/Structural/Civil Engineering, Architectural), along with relevant experience in specialized design of institutional, commercial, transportation and industrial construction, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Extensive design experience related to TTC infrastructure, interdisciplinary coordination and in specification development.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario.
• Strong proven knowledge in the use of relevant office technology, software and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); proficient in the use of Access; ability to design and develop database 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 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.