Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID:

12259

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Electrical Supervision (30000451)

Salary Information:

$110,240.00 - $137,841.60

Pay Scale Group:

09SA (CAN/S/K/09SA)

Employment Type:

Regular (On-Site)

New or Existing Vacancy

Existing

Weekly Hours:

40

Off Days:

Various

Shift:

Various

Posted On:

January 12, 2026

Last Day to Apply:

January 16, 2026

Reports to:

Supervisor, Substations and Power Control

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 looking for a Foreperson, Substations to join our team!

What You Will Do

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Substations & Power Control, you will be responsible for directing and supervising all phases of the work carried out in substations, breaker rooms, underground cable vaults, and the Power Control Operations Centre. This entails the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and testing of automatic substation and related traction power distribution equipment, various electrical/electronic systems related to Power Control, Maximo Asset Management system, S.C.A.D.A. system, the "Real Time" computer system and associated peripherals. This also includes all types of electronic and electrical rectifying equipment, power distribution equipment, and power feeder cables that provide traction power for streetcar, subway, and RT services.

As a Foreperson, Substations, you will be executing, implementing, reviewing, updating and applying the TTC's Electrical Work Protection Code, Lock Out, Supporting Guarantee and other critical safety processes.



You will be developing work methods and schedules and ensuring that work is carried out safely and in accordance with standard practices. You will be recommending and implementing new improvements to equipment and/or methods of work revisions. In addition, you will be investigating various injuries, accidents, incidents or other problems that may arise.

You will be responsible for ensuring staff are trained on all aspects of work and on any new or modified equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining discipline and promoting harmony within the section. You will ensure all rules and regulations originating in the Collective Agreement, Commission and Department policies and Government legislation (i.e. W.H.M.I.S., Occupational Heal & Safety Act, Human Rights Act, etc.) are satisfied and applied fairly and consistently.

What Skills Do You Bring?

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Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field Communicate in a variety of mediums Manage conflict Use office technology, software and applications Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

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Your educational background will consist of technical school graduation in an electrical/electronic discipline plus a formalized apprenticeship resulting in a Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician - Construction & Maintenance, combined with experience working with sophisticated electrical equipment. Your application will demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience of Substations & Power Control Centre Operations of transit infrastructure It will also demonstrate your knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic substation equipment such as rectifiers, feeder breakers, transformers, motor alternators, inverters and high voltage equipment, etc. Your ability to plan, assign and direct the work of a unionized group of skilled technical employees will benefit you in this role. You will have sound judgement, well-developed problem solving, interpersonal and overall communications skills. As a Foreperson, Substations, you will be required to complete various courses in effective supervision plus technical courses related to the work.

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

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.