General Millwright, Machine Shop

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission); Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a General Millwright - Machine Shop in the Streetcar Maintenance Department. This is a 40-hour work week with afternoon shifts and Saturday/Sunday off, performed on TTC shop, garag es and carhouse facilities in Toronto.

You will perform maintenance, installations, overhauls and repairs on pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components, fabricate parts, and work with other trades.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Certificate of Qualification as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), License 433A.
• Requires a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license; upgrade to DZ possible.
• Completion of TTC in-house defensive driving and safety training.
• May require crane operation certification (0–8 tons).
• Basic computer/office software knowledge (Maximo, Word, Excel).
• Understanding of Ontario Human Rights Code and accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Fabricate replacement parts and close tolerance fittings.
• Coordinate with other trades for major overhauls and special parts.
• Operate a TTC vehicle to transport parts and crew to sites.
• Input data and timecards using a computer system.

Skills

Millwright

Driver's license

Defensive driving

Computer literacy

Education

Apprenticeship Millwright

Millwright certificate

Tools

Maximo

Excel

Word

Job description

Requisition ID13880-Posted10/21/2026-Streetcar Maintenance (20000605)-Millwrights (30000138)-Job Opportunity

Requisition ID: 13880
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Millwrights (30000138)
Salary Information: $46.27, Plus $1.25/hr. Skilled Trade Premium for all regular hours worked
Pay Scale Group: M011
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy : Existing

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Afternoon (Various)
Posted On: October 21, 2026
Last Day to Apply: October 28, 2026
Reports to: Foreperson, 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.

We are currently seeking a General Millwright - Machine Shop in the Streetcar Maintenance Department. This is a 40-hour work week involving afternoon (various) shifts and Saturday and Sunday as off days. Work is generally performed in the Shop's, Garages and Carhouse's.
This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated team. Come grow with us and make an impact.

What You Will Do

• Perform moderately complex installations, preventative maintenance inspections, overhauls, modifications, troubleshooting and repairs to a wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanically actuated components and related electrical components on equipment and mechanical tools.
• Fabricate replacement parts and close tolerance fittings.
• Work with other trades when performing major overhauls, modifications, troubleshooting, and/or design and manufacture of special parts and equipment.
• Operate a TTC vehicle to pick up parts and deliver crew, tools and equipment to job site.
• Use a computer / laptop to input and retrieve data / information including the completion of job and timecards, routine forms, records or reports.

Treats passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensures the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (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.

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Requires a valid Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), License 433A and proof of a Certificate of Apprenticeship in Industrial Mechanical (Millwright).
• Requires a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license in good standing with the ability to upgrade to a "DZ" license.
• Successful completion of TTC in-house training for defensive driving, forklift and transfer table vehicle operation, Subway/SRT Rulebook, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, oxy-acetylene torch operation, fall arrest and safety harness usage, scaffold training, ladder safety, lifting devices usage, and respiratory protection usage.
• May be required to obtain crane operation certification (0 to 8 tons).
• Must possess a basic knowledge of computers / laptops and computer software and systems related to the work (e.g. Maximo, Word, Excel, etc.)
• 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.
• Must provide own tools as per the Department’s established tool list.

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.

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.