Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID:

11488

Number of Vacancies:

3

Department:

Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Communications (30000462)

Salary Information:

$32.84 - $47.99

Pay Scale Group:

AP19 (CAN/B/F/AP19)

Employment Type:

Apprentice

Weekly Hours:

40

Off Days:

Various

Shift:

Various

Posted On:

December 4, 2025

Last Day to Apply:

December 10, 2025

Reports to:

Supervisor

If you previously applied to the posting between July 25 to Aug 4, 2025, you do not need to reapply as all applications will be considered. Thanks.



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

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We are currently seeking Apprentice Radio Technicians. These positions are on a 40-hour work-week, involving rotating shifts and off-days. The reporting locations will vary as dictated by management. Successful candidates will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be classified as a Radio Technician, (Grade 1) in Wage Group 13.

What You Will Do

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As an apprentice, you will follow and must successfully complete a training program involving progressively more complex electrical/electronic work for the installation, testing, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of a variety of electrical/electronic communications equipment such as fixed and mobile radio systems, car to wayside systems, digital video recording equipment, closed circuit T.V., inter-office communication sets, public address systems, fire and burglar alarms, audio recording devices, pagers, etc. Utilize sophisticated test equipment such as Radio and System analyzers, to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in complex solid state circuitry with varying power supplies and voltages Treat passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensure the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer The work may be carried out in a shop/yard environment, on vehicles, in subway stations and tunnels or at any Commission property where repairs may be required.

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?

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Training normally obtained through completion of a Community College graduation diploma (minimum 2 years) in the field of electronics Must pass the Plant Maintenance Department's communications test Must have a valid non-probationary class "G" Driver's license As a successful candidate, you will be required to attend and successfully complete the Training & Development Department's program for the operation of a Commission vehicle Must also attend and successfully complete training course for C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S, and Subway/SRT Rule Book training Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Canadian Fire Alarm Association certificate As a successful candidate, you will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades as an Electronics Service Technician Have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

What We Offer

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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 or Jobs@ttc.ca . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:



The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.

All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool.

During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.

You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC's hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

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.