Foreperson (Team Leader), Rail Vehicles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health, dental & vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a Foreperson, Rail Vehicles to lead maintenance activities in the Rail Cars & Shops department. You will supervise unionized staff, coordinate with contractors, run training sessions, and ensure quality and safety across yard operations.

This role develops leaders and may transfer to other Foreperson positions; the incumbent may work at various TTC facilities as needed. A strong background in transit vehicle maintenance is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or university degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
• Trade licence or OACETT certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance of urban transit vehicle systems.
• Ability to supervise unionized employees and contractors.
• Understanding of regulations (OHSA, environmental rules) and WHMIS.
• Good judgement, problem solving, and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, direct and control maintenance activities in the section.
• Supervise unionized staff and contractors and conduct safety training.
• Prepare reports, estimates and schedules; coordinate with other departments.
• Ensure work aligns with safety standards and weekly track access plans.
• Review work conditions, approve track level work, and manage yard operations.
• Monitor weekly yard requirements and ensure availability of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Trade licence or OACETT asset

Job description

Career Opportunities: Foreperson (Team Leader), Rail Vehicles (13712)

Job Details

• Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405)
• Location: Greenwood Carhouse (30000398)
• Salary: $104,124.80 - $130,166.40
• Pay Scale Group: Level 8
• Contract: Regular
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Off Days: Various
• Shift: Various
• Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles

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 Foreperson, Rail Vehicles will act as a Team Leader for the department where they will plan, schedule, direct and control maintenance activities within the section.

This Foreperson / Team Leader supervises and instructs unionized employees and at times, contractors. They are the go-to person for the department conducting training sessions, investigations, inspections and quality audits.

The incumbent(s) may be required to work at various Rail Cars & Shops department facilities based on operational and business needs.

This position provides training and experience opportunities that would prepare the applicant for a Supervisor position within the Rail Cars & Shops Department. These development opportunities may require the applicant to transfer to other Foreperson positions within the Department.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and track information, data, records, and/or equipment inventory, following up, and updating as required
• Inspect equipment items and rebuild or improve functionality through forming, bending, welding, or other methods of fabrication
• Assist or prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory, etc., and distribute to appropriate parties in accordance with established standards
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety, and that track maintenance projects are aligned with standards
• Liaise with other colleagues, support staff, other departments, and potentially external customers or stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned
• Planning, adjusting, and projecting work, schedules, costs, and systems as needed
• Verify the accuracy, quality, reliability, functionality, system requirements, and/or specifications are met in a given process, document, piece of equipment, system, or work method
• Review data for discrepancies, errors, trends, or potential cost savings, report and provide suggested solutions as necessary. Evaluate the impact and implications of findings
• Approving all work performed in subway yards and ensuring the safe coordination of work groups in the yard as set forth within the weekly track access plan
• Initiating discipline of employees for non-compliance to TTC safety rules, corporate policy or legislative requirements
• Visiting yard worksites and field supervisors / forepersons on a regular basis to provide advice, guidance and feedback reviewing/inspecting working conditions to ensure that established work zone safety standards are met
• Receiving, monitoring and reviewing weekly yard level construction and maintenance requirements including weekly information related to power cuts, work vehicle and track space availability
• Ensuring that safety related requirements defined in each work plan are reflected in the weekly work schedule
• Assisting frontline Forepersons and Operating Supervisors from all sections and departments in meeting their weekly work requirements by developing a safe and efficient plan for track level work
• Confirming the availability of work cars, work car operators, work force, tools, materials, equipment etc. necessary for successful yard work completion
• Finalizing weekly work schedules that incorporate the movement of fleet vehicles, work force and materials etc. in an efficient manner without negatively impacting revenue service
• Authorizing track level access as set out in the weekly access schedule in coordination with Yard Control staff
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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
• Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program

Skills

• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Maintain documentation and historical records
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Possession of a trade licence and/ or OACETT Engineering Technologist certification is an asset
• Thorough knowledge of the body, mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and air conditioning systems utilized on urban transit vehicles (revenue and non-revenue), combined with a sound knowledge of the diagnostic, inspection, repair and maintenance procedures for these components and vehicles
• Must have an understanding of how the various skills associated with the maintenance of urban transit vehicles are utilized in a major repair and component overhaul facility
• Must be able to supervise the activities of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled unionized employees
• Must possess a good understanding of the applicable regulations governing the maintenance and repair of rail vehicles and applicable environmental regulations, (WHMIS, etc.)
• Sound judgement plus well-developed problem solving, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing
• Strong scheduling skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Must possess a valid non-probationary Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s licence

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 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.