Labourer-buildings
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9932
Number of Vacancies: For Future Opportunities
Department: Plant Maintenance
Salary Information: $24.32 - $31.44 hourly
Pay Scale Group: Wage Group 2
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time Seasonal Opportunity (season runs from approximately March 2025 to November 30, 2025)
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Posted On: September 9, 2024
Last Day to Apply: September 30, 2024
Reports to: Foreperson
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
We are currently seeking temporary Labourers for our 2025 seasonal maintenance program. This position involves working a 40 hour work week, with various shifts and off days; including weekends and Statutory Holidays.
What You Will Do
- The work involves assisting the repair of building roofs and skylights by re-sealing asphalt joints, hoisting material up to the work location, cleaning up the work site after the job is completed.
- Dig and back-fill choked drains, and excavate for retaining walls, foundations, etc.
- Clean out sumps, interceptor tanks, floor drains, etc.
- Work with others in the repair or installation of chain link fences, snow fence, wood fence
- Operate and perform minor servicing using portable pneumatic equipment such as jack hammer, concrete breaker, chipper or tamper, grinding in maintenance and repair work on and around buildings and grounds.
- Mix concrete as required by hand or using a small portable mixer for small patching jobs; assist on grouting operations as required
- Perform snow removal duties
- Perform related duties as assigned
- 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 the 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
- Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps 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.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Previous basic construction experience preferred
- Requires the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- 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.
- 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.