Assistant Estimating (11709)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A major urban transit authority is seeking an Assistant, Estimating to prepare contract cost breakdowns and support estimating activities. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a degree in a related discipline, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a flexible hybrid work approach and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and professional development support.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible, hybrid work approach

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant administrative experience in construction or project management.
• Good knowledge of cost estimating processes and database management principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract cost breakdowns to support progress payment schedules.
• Assist in developing technical reports for estimating activities.
• Organize data from Senior Estimators and perform data entry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Office technology proficiency

Documentation maintenance

Mathematical calculations

Information management

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11709

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Project Management Office (20000008) - Estimating (30000219)

Salary Information: $69,160.00 - $86,359.00

Pay Scale Group: 6SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: August 7, 2025

Last Day to Apply: August 13, 2025

Reports to: Manager, Estimating

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 opportunity? We are looking for an Assistant, Estimating to join our team!

What You Will Do

• Reporting into the Manager, Estimating.
• Prepare contract cost breakdowns in alignment with bid documents to support progress payment schedules for awarded contract items.
• Assist in developing technical reports to support estimating activities, including tender comparison spreadsheets and estimate variance reports.
• Compile status reports by researching, analyzing, and organizing data from various document resources.
• Support Section staff in bid estimate reporting and organize site tour, obtaining preliminary quotations, and performing quantity take-offs as needed.
• Maintain the centralized Cost Estimating System database, including historical cost data, market research, construction methods, and cost trends.
• Receive and organize data from Senior Estimators/Estimators and perform accurate data entry.
• Update entries in the Estimating Log Book and manage new task file folders.
• Recommend and assist in implementing enhancements to the database functionality.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, track training requirements, and maintain weekly assignment/task logs for the Section.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including archiving estimating records.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Apply analytical skills
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Maintain documentation and historical records
• Perform relevant mathematical calculations and statistical analyses
• Create, document, and manage information and records

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• A University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline such as engineering, construction, architecture or project management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant administrative experience within industries such as construction, project management, architecture or engineering.
• Good knowledge of engineering technology, construction, and project management principles; cost estimating processes and principles; and database management principles
• Proficiency in the use of current computer software applications, such as Microsoft Excel (including macros, charts, formulas, filters), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; ability to operate other general office equipment necessary to perform duties
• Detail oriented, and the ability to proofread and produce error-free documents
• Well developed interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills for frequent liaison with staff, consultants, and external agencies
• Good judgement; strong organizational, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and under minimal supervision, and produce quality work under time constraints
• Ability to work on own and work well as a cooperative team player
• Exposure to multi-discipline engineering technologies, and related cost data, is an asset
• Professional certification with OACETT, CIQS, AACEI, PMI and/or other relevant technical association is an asset

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.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive benefits 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 [phone]. 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.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.