Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID:

11973

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Transportation Planning and Engineering

Salary Information:

$ 134,789.20 - $ 168,550.20

Pay Scale Group:

12SA

Employment Type:

Regular - Hybrid

Weekly Hours:

35

Off Days:

Saturday - Sunday

Shift:

Day

Posted On:

Dec 30, 2025

Last Day to Apply

: Jan 15, 2026

Reports to:

Head, Transportation Planning and Engineering

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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Our Transportation Planning and Engineering department is looking for a Senior Manager, Transit Programs to join their team!

What You Will Do

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Reporting to the Head, Transportation Planning and Engineering, as the Senior Manager, Transit Priority Programs you will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and project sponsorship for some of the TTC's most high-impact transit initiatives. These include bus priority lane projects, smart transportation infrastructure pilots, subway capacity enhancement program, and other complex transit initiatives requiring interdepartmental and interagency collaboration.



As the Senior Manager of Transit Programs, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and sponsorship for high-priority transit initiatives. In this role, you will lead the planning and definition of major transit projects and programs, ensuring that their rationale, scope, stakeholder inputs, and operational implications are clearly articulated. You will provide sponsorship leadership by owning the problem statement, defining success criteria, and coordinating all aspects of transit initiatives. Additionally, you will oversee the development of business cases, funding applications, and materials for Toronto City Council and its Committees. You will serve as the internal point of accountability for advancing TTC-led transit initiatives toward implementation readiness.



You will build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other TTC teams--including Transportation Planning and Engineering, Service Planning and Scheduling, Strategy and Foresight, Transportation and Vehicles, Operations and Infrastructure, and Engineering, Construction and Expansion--to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects. You will lead and participate in multi-agency working groups, technical advisory committees, and steering committees to represent TTC's interests effectively. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you will develop and deliver complex project requirements that meet organizational and stakeholder needs.



You will manage and report on the progress of key transit programs, such as bus priority lanes, ensuring that milestones are met and objectives achieved. Your responsibilities will include monitoring performance, identifying delivery risks, and recommending and implementing mitigation strategies. You will also ensure consistency in technical and service standards across all projects and implementation phases.



In this role, you will build and lead a team of project leads, planners, and analysts dedicated to project development and program advancement. You will provide coaching, direction, and oversight of work plans and deliverables, fostering a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture that complements existing planning and engineering functions.



You will demonstrate behaviors 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.



Participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

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Apply analytical skills Assess and manage corporate risk Communicate in a variety of mediums Create, document, and manage information and records Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field Develop/document policies and procedures Gather information and conduct research Facilitate group discussions and activities Manage change Manage projects Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals Provide specialized consultation Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations Understand the organization's fiscal environment

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

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As the Senior Manager, Transit Programs you will bring:


Extensive experience in transit project leadership, capital program development, or strategic infrastructure planning.



Proven success leading high-profile, politically visible, multi-stakeholder transit/infrastructure projects.



Expertise in project sponsorship, program governance, capital planning and delivery.



In-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles, transit service planning, policy development, and research methods.



Strong understanding of municipal transportation systems, surface transit operations, and urban mobility strategies.



Advanced knowledge of infrastructure development, funding programs, and regulatory environments.



Skilled in complex analysis, transit modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and quantitative methods.



Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and deliver under tight timelines.



Excellent communication skills for reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.



Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.



Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS, and related systems.



Knowledge of fiscal/human resources policies, safety regulations, and accessibility legislation.



A University degree in Planning or Transportation Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Working knowledge of human rights legislation and corporate policies, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and applicable TTC policies including but not limited to Respect and Dignity and Workplace Violence is required.



Professional registration (OPPI, PEO) and/or PMP certification is considered an asset.

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.



This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. You will be required to pass an alcohol and drug test as part of the certification process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.