Engineering Technologist, Track

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a Noise and Vibration Engineering Technician to join the team responsible for subway track inspection, maintenance, testing, and improvement with a focus on reducing noise and vibration. You will analyze assets, support capital projects, and prepare technical reports to help ensure safe, reliable TTC rail operations.

Ideal candidates will have a college diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical technology (OACETT asset a plus), CAD skills, and strong

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Technology or equivalent.
• OACETT certification would be an asset.
• Knowledge of railway/roadway design, analysis and maintenance is an asset.
• Proficiency with CAD and PC-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test, and improve subway track networks with focus on noise and vibration.
• Conduct field inspections, assess conditions, and investigate defects and complaints.
• Analyze asset performance and support maintenance and capital projects.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records; assist with solution development.

Skills

Office software

Analytical skills

Communication

Quality assurance

Planning

Specialized knowledge

Education

Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Technology

OACETT certification would be an asset

Tools

CAD

Job description

Salary Information: $91,109.20 - $113,895.60

Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)

Weekly Hours: 35

Off Days: Saturday/Sunday (Some weekends)

Shift: Day

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.

Are you passionate about infrastructure, problem-solving, and field-based engineering work? Join our Noise and Vibration team to assess track conditions, identify maintenance requirements, and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of one of the region's most essential transit networks.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will provide technical support for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and improvement of the subway track network, with a specialized focus on noise and vibration mitigation. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections and condition assessments, investigating track-related defects and noise complaints, analyzing asset performance, and supporting maintenance and capital projects. The role also involves monitoring and evaluating rail grinding, milling, and lubrication programs, assessing their effectiveness in reducing noise, vibration, and rail wear, and recommending corrective actions where required. Working closely with engineers, contractors, and operations staff, the incumbent will prepare technical reports, maintain records and databases, and help develop solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of TTC track infrastructure.

As a TTC employee you are responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their 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. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Apply analytical skills
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• You have completed a Community College Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Technology, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent;
• Having an O.A.C.E.T.T. certification as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist would be an asset;
• Sound knowledge of principles associated with design, analysis and maintenance of railways and/or roadways would be an asset.;
• Your application should demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and/or civil technical principles, methods and practices;
• You must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and computerized applications related to the work including computer aided drawing (CAD)
• Ability to use software and database packages to analyse information and develop trends, statistical profiles and economic comparisons;
• Good organizational and planning skills, along with well-developed and effective oral and written communications skills;
• A valid non-probationary class G driver’s license, may be required to use own automobile in order to travel to the different project work sites.
• 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.
• 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 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] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

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.