Foreperson, Subway Track

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission); Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision programs

Professional development

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a Track Supervisor to lead unionized employees in rehabilitation, maintenance and construction of subway tracks. You will coordinate with external contractors, plan work with the Roadmaster, and ensure projects meet safety, schedule and quality standards.

You will supervise a team, monitor equipment needs, report on activities, and contribute to continuous improvements while upholding TTC policies and EI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Have a technical high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading a unionized track maintenance/repair team.
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Technologist diploma is an asset.
• Valid Ontario G license; may require upgrade to D with Z endorsement.
• Understanding of track/road inspection and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unionized employees in rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of subway tracks.
• Manage external contractors and coordinate with Roadmaster on plans and schedules.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, with materials on site.
• Prepare written/verbal reports on workforce activities and equipment; assess manpower needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Policy knowledge

Computers/software

Education

High school diploma

Civil Engineering degree or Technologist diploma asset

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Scheduling tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 13776
Number of Vacancies: 8
Department: Track & Structures (20001107) - Subway Track Supervision (30000428)
Salary Information: $104,124.80 - $130,166.40
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy : New

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: 1. Night 2. Day
Posted On: October 16, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 1, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Track and Structure

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 ready to take on a dynamic role where you lead and inspire a team? Come join our team and be at the ground level at moving people along our subway system. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! This recruitment may be utilized for future opportunities that become available.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Supervisor of Subway Track, you'll oversee the dedicated unionized employees working on the rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of our subway tracks. Your leadership will ensure that all track-related projects are executed flawlessly.

In this role, you'll also manage the efforts of external contractors, ensuring their work meets our high standards. Plus, you'll collaborate closely with the Roadmaster to coordinate, plan, and schedule all track work, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

The role involves ensuring that work is completed safely, in alignment with work schedules, and with all necessary materials available on site. It also includes identifying and implementing improvements to equipment or work methods, preparing clear written and verbal reports on workforce activities and equipment, and working closely with the Supervisor to assess current and future manpower and equipment needs.

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?

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• You have completed technical high school diploma or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent
• You have directly related experience working in a leadhand capacity related to track maintenance, repair, replacement and construction.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Technologist’s diploma plus supervisory experience in a related field would be an asset.
• You must possess valid non-probationary Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license and may need to upgrade to an Ontario class ‘D’ license with a ‘Z’ endorsement. You might also use your own vehicle for work location inspections.
• Your application showcases a robust understanding of track and road inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair standards, procedures, and practices, along with a solid grasp of related trades.
• You have the ability to effectively direct and motivate a unionized workforce to achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in computers and relevant software applications, such as word processing, databases, and scheduling tools, is a significant asset.
• You are familiar with fundamental budgeting principles.
• You possess strong mathematical, reading, writing, and blueprint comprehension skills.
• You demonstrate sound judgment, organizational skills, interpersonal abilities, and excellent communication skills.

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 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.