Foreperson - Rail Vehicles

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9773
Number of Vacancies: For Future Requirements
Department: Streetcar Maintenance
Salary Information: $95,076.80 - $118,872.00
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Posted On: July 8, 2024
Last Day to Apply: Ongoing
Reports to: Supervisor, 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

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for Foreperson(s) – Rail Vehicles to join our Streetcar Maintenance team!

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible to monitor and track information, data, records, and/or equipment inventory, following up, and updating as required.
• You will assist or prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory, etc., and distribute to appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
• You will also provide assistance in the preparation, development, monitoring, or other needs for a given project or organizational unit.
• You will ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety, and that track maintenance projects are aligned with standards.
• You will also liaise with other colleagues, support staff, other departments, and potentially external customers or stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned.
• You will plan, adjust, and project work, schedules, costs, and systems as needed.
• You will verify the accuracy, quality, reliability, functionality, system requirements, and/or specifications are met in a given process, document, piece of equipment, system, or work method.
• You will review data for discrepancies, errors, trends, or potential cost savings, report and provide suggested solutions as necessary. Evaluate the impact and implications of findings.
• You will complete tasks required to manage employees (administrative duties) along with approving or authorizing requests which are standard and meet related policy expectations and compliance regulations.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Your education will consist of a completion of post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Additionally, a valid Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification 310 series trades license would be considered an asset.
• Your application will reveal directly related work-experience in an environment where vehicle components and vehicle bodies would be inspected, maintained and repaired to safety critical standards, and prepared for service.
• Your application will also reveal thorough knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and air-conditioning systems utilized on revenue and service vehicles, combined with a sound knowledge of diagnostic, inspection, repair and maintenance procedures for these components and vehicle structures.
• Your application must reveal an Understanding of how the various skills associated with the maintenance of revenue and non-revenue transit vehicles are utilized in a vehicle repair environment.
• You must have the ability to supervise the activities of a group of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled unionized employees.
• Your application will reveal a good understanding of the applicable regulations governing the maintenance of transit vehicles and applicable environmental regulations.
• You must have effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to create and interpret technical reports.
• You must have strong scheduling and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• You must have a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license in good standing.

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.