Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID:

12135

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Track & Structures (20001107) - Subway Track Supervision (30000428)

Salary Information:

$124,706.40 - $155,846.60

Pay Scale Group:

11SA

Employment Type:

Regular (On-Site)

New or Existing Vacancy

New

Weekly Hours:

35

Off Days:

Sat/Sun

Shift:

Day (Nights when required)

Posted On:

January 13, 2026

Last Day to Apply:

January 20, 2026

Reports to:

Manager, Subway Track

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

Guide our expert inspection crews and help shape the future of TTC track safety. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

As the Assistant Manager, Inspections, you'll play a key leadership role in keeping Toronto's subway system safe, reliable, and moving. Reporting to the Manager - Subway Track, you'll guide and support the teams responsible for all Track Maintenance inspection activities--including Non-Destructive Testing, Track Patrol, Roadmasters, Senior Forepersons, and the Senior Track Inspection Engineer.

In this role, you'll champion high quality, efficient inspection practices that directly contribute to TTC's defect reduction strategy and long term asset management goals. You'll ensure inspection requirements are clearly defined and consistently applied across track standards, SOPs, work methods, and training programs. Your work will help shape a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety across the entire track inspection function.

You will be working collaboratively within the Subway Track team and highly engaged with our Maintenance Engineering team to ensure maintenance work is properly prioritized and scheduled, and defect trends are accurately identified and tracked, to support a proactive maintenance model.

You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. You will 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?

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance Manage human resources Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals Audit systems, processes, and products Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

University Degree in a relevant discipline such as Track, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, with directly related track experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in the Province of Ontario is mandatory. Must maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' driver's licence. Apply track engineering principles, standards, and best practices to the design, maintenance, and performance of subway track systems, materials, and components. Support civil and mechanical engineering activities related to railway track construction, inspection, maintenance, and design. Contribute to project planning and management, including scheduling, budgeting, and expenditure tracking. Lead and participate in conceptual planning, detailed design development, quality assurance, and inspection activities. Ensure compliance with AREMA, APTA, FRA, ASTM, CSA, OHSA, environmental legislation, and all relevant provincial and national codes and standards. Use PC based tools and software (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, scheduling tools, MAXIMO) to support project and operational activities. Produce and review professional level CAD designs and drawings, applying strong drafting and dimensioning practices for civil and mechanical layouts. Provide technical leadership through strong analytical, problem solving, and design capabilities. Plan, allocate, and manage resources across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budget and schedule commitments. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff within both direct reporting and matrix team structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues and maintain effective working relationships. Prepare, interpret, and analyze complex technical reports, identify issues, and develop practical solutions. Apply knowledge of business administration, financial management, HR principles, and safety related legislation to support operational and project needs. Support enterprise asset management initiatives and processes.

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 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.