Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID:

12004

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Machine Shop (30000133)

Salary Information:

$32.62 - $42.21

Pay Scale Group:

M008 (CAN/B/G/M008)

Employment Type:

Regular

Weekly Hours:

40,

Off Days:

Sunday / Saturday

Shift:

Various (Afternoon)

Posted On:

October 20, 2025

Last Day to Apply:

October 24, 2025

Reports to:

Foreperson, Rail Vehicles



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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Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are currently seeking an Axle Fitter in our Machine Shop to join the Streetcar Maintenance Department. Apply now!

What You Will Do?

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You will be responsible to perform disassembly, inspection, repair and moderately complex fitting work on axles, axle housings and a variety of gear assemblies including the adjustment and fitting of gear sets to close tolerances. You will perform running maintenance on LFLRV axles and gear boxes as well as repairing gear assemblies from various pieces of equipment. You will troubleshoot noisy gear boxes or axles mounted on vehicles, trucks or tester units. Additionally, you will perform mechanical overhaul, repair and bench fitting duties on various pieces of Shop and Carhouse equipment. You will input and retrieve information from the Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS), Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) You will also complete various forms, records, defect tags.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

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Your education and training will consist of a completed Grade 12 technical program, or its equivalent as determined by the Training Department or its equivalent through considerable mechanical or machine shop experience. Your must have successfully completed community college level courses in machine shop practices (encompassing basic safety, hand tool usage, precision measurement, close tolerance fitting, metric/imperial conversion, fraction/decimal conversion, etc.) or show proof of equivalent specialized training. You must pass the Department's theoretical/skills test.

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 the 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

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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.