Job Description

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 6329
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Engineerin (30000112)
Salary Information: $99,717.80 - $124,724.60
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 18, 2022
Last Day to Apply: August 24, 2022
Reports to: Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

General Accountability

Manages project activities associated with vehicle systems engineering, including vehicle level system integration and collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

Key Job Functions

• Research, test, and implement new technologies to help improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency on all revenue and non-revenue TTC vehicles.
• Investigate and diagnose complex problems on the vehicle and its systems.
• Prepare, verify, modify, and approve specifications and drawings.
• Perform safety, maintainability and reliability analyses.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct comprehensive test programs.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions relating to corrective measures to be taken, vehicle modifications, work methods and/or procedures, etc.
• Coordinate the systems engineering process, including the interchange of information, plans, performance, modelling, safety certification documentation and design integration between the department section and stakeholders.
• Review and/or prepare reports and other correspondence related to project technical issues, schedules, and interfaces as they relate to vehicle systems engineering.
• Support the vehicle engineering quality assurance, safety certification, reliability, commissioning and warranty processes.
• Provide project management guidance and systems engineering support including design, system assurance and integration, and testing procedures.
• Work with and co-ordinate the work performed by external agencies.
• Candidate will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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.
  

Skills

• Manage projects
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply analytical skills
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

Education and Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (mechanical, electrical or systems engineering) or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is required.
• Registration as a Project Management Professional, Certification as a Truck and Coach Technician (310T) and/or Automotive Service Technician (310S) are considered to be valued assets.
  

Additional Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of formal systems engineering techniques applied to complex electro-mechanical systems and automotive design fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of design, system assurances (e.g. reliability, availability, maintainability, safety), formal requirements capture and traceability, system integration and interface management.
• Knowledge of applicable government and safety regulations, legislation, procedures and standards.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices with the ability to carry out and/or coordinate large projects and studies.
• Sound judgement, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective organizational, research, and design skills.
• Highly effective overall communication, interpersonal skills and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with computers and related software, including MS Office applications and specific knowledge of either SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

This position is designated Safety Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.


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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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 Human Resources – 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.
Note: All TTC Employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a precondition of employment in accordance with TTC's Mandatory Vaccination Policy
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.