Foreperson, Rail Vehicles

Career Opportunity

The Rail Cars and Shops department is hiring for a Foreperson, Rail Vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and enhance your leadership capabilities. A role that will lead the Subway Operations Line Services playing an integral part in planning and directing maintenance activities for unionized and non-unionized staff.

Develop your leadership skills through rotational assignments, cross-training, and hands-on experience, preparing for future supervisory positions within the Rail Cars & Shops Department. This role is ideal for those passionate about team leadership and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and track information, data, records, and/or equipment inventory, following up, and updating as required
• Inspect equipment items and rebuild or improve functionality through forming, bending, welding, or other methods of fabrication
• Assist or prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory, etc., and distribute to appropriate parties in accordance with established standards
• Provide assistance in the preparation, development, monitoring, or other needs for a given project or organizational unit
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety, and that track maintenance projects are aligned with standards
• Liaise with other colleagues, support staff, other departments, and potentially external customers or stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned
• Review data for discrepancies, errors, trends, or potential cost savings, report and provide suggested solutions as necessary. Evaluate the impact and implications of findings
• 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
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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
• Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program

What Skills Do You Bring

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Possession of a trade licence and/ or OACETT Engineering Technologist certification is an asset
• Thorough knowledge of the body, mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and air conditioning systems utilized on urban transit vehicles (revenue and non-revenue), combined with a sound knowledge of the diagnostic, inspection, repair and maintenance procedures for these components and vehicles
• Must have an understanding of how the various skills associated with the maintenance of urban transit vehicles are utilized in a major repair and component overhaul facility
• Must be able to supervise the activities of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled unionized employees
• Must possess a good understanding of the applicable regulations governing the maintenance and repair of rail vehicles and applicable environmental regulations, (WHMIS, etc.)
• Sound judgement plus well-developed problem solving, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing
• Strong scheduling skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Must possess a valid non-probationary Ontario Class 'G' driver's licence

This position is designated Specified Management 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.

What We Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation 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 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.