Apprentice - General Painter

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10712
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Plant Maintenance
Salary Information: $23.71 - $39.54
Pay Scale Group: AP 43
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Friday and Saturday Shift: Night
Posted On: January 15, 2025
Last Day to Apply: January 31, 2025
Reports to: Foreperson - Paint and Signage

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

The TTC has expanded our Skilled Trades Program with this new Apprentice - General Painter position. Come join our team at this exciting time!

What You Will Do

• Acquiring all required skill sets as outlined by the Skilled Trades Ontario by successfully completing a roughly 6000 hours training program (approximately 3 Years
• Working under the direction of a licensed General Painter and acquiring knowledge and skills on a variety of techniques including scraping, sanding, brushing, and spraying
• Drive Commission vehicle to transport crew and equipment to work locations; operate forklift for loading and unloading materials
• Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within your area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Have?

• Completed Grade 12 education
• Experience as a Commercial and/or Residential Painter would be an asset.
• Must have a valid class "G" Ontario Driver's License
• Must take instruction and pass the written and driving tests set by the Operations Training Centre for the required operation of Commission vehicles and forklift operation;
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

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 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. 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.