Manager - Plant Maintenance Engineering

Career Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager - Plant Maintenance Engineering for our Plant Maintenance Department. Come join our team!

This position provides expertise in managing, directing, planning, staffing, controlling and organizing the activities of the Department's engineering team, and maintenance activities to achieve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The incumbent responsible for planning and coordinating all phases of the engineering project activities, overseeing the development and administration of technical, safety and contractual aspects of the work related to the Department, and providing general technical and maintenance engineering and administrative guidance to staff to accomplish corporate and departmental capital and operating objectives.

What You Will Do

• Plan, direct, manage and co-ordinate the work of the assigned Engineering section to provide engineering support to the Operations areas; ensure professional accountability for high quality work, and safe/reliable operations effectively and efficiently.
• Provide leadership for the section to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the team with an emphasis on planning, coordinating, and delegating the activities to meet section requirements, employee performance, development, and employee health and safety.
• Participate in leading the development of annual goals and objectives, prepare appropriate operating and capital budgets and maintain an efficient organizational structure.
• Diagnose complex engineering problems and provide engineering solutions for the rehabilitation of existing and the addition of new systems/facilities.
• Oversee, develop and administer the technical, safety and quality aspects of area of responsibility associated with maintenance, alteration, and rehabilitation work carried out on TTC buildings, properties, facilities, equipment, structures or systems.
• Provide project management expertise and leadership to relevant project teams in all various phases of the program.
• Ensure agreement of project objectives, monitor client participation on the project team and integrate client group in the commissioning process; ensure that the resolution of all deficiencies is reviewed with the client before the work is accepted.
• Ensure timely reporting of financial and performance results, including any significant cost, security, safety, human resources and other engineering issues; prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with various and diverse contacts both internal and external to the TTC to identify project requirements, schedules, impacts and other interrelated matters.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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 Skills Do You Bring?

• Secure and manage fiscal resources
• Apply analytical skills
• Manage human resources
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Manage projects
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• University Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering combined with extensive and progressively responsible experience in a related engineering/construction field at a management level.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
• Familiarity with the maintenance of the infrastructure and physical plant aspects of a multi-modal urban transit organization is essential.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles as they relate to mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural engineering design and construction practices is required.
• Strong knowledge of project planning/management concepts and practices.
• Design experience in civil, structural, geo-technical, drainage and paving is preferred.
• Experience in the rehabilitation of industrial buildings/facilities and their mechanical and environmental systems.
• Must have a general knowledge of the construction/maintenance trades associated with the maintenance of industrial buildings, and their mechanical/environmental systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business administration, budgetary and financial principles, fiscal and human resources policies and legislation/regulations regarding safety, human rights, employment, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work with professional multi-disciplined teams, deal with complex issues and maintain effective working relationships.
• 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.