Labourer, Buildings

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission); Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in Toronto is seeking temporary Labourers for its 2026 seasonal maintenance program. This 40-hour week role involves varied shifts and weekends, with a March 2027 to November 29, 2027 season window.

You will assist roof and skylight repairs, drainage work, and fence installations while maintaining safety and accessibility for riders and staff. Applicants should have basic construction experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with OHRC and AODA

Qualifications

• Basic construction experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing roofs and skylights by resealing asphalt joints and hoisting materials.
• Dig and back-fill drains and excavate for walls and foundations.
• Work with others on installing or repairing fences (chain link, snow, wood).
• Operate portable pneumatic equipment (jack hammer, concrete breaker, chipper, tamper) for maintenance.
• Mix concrete by hand or with a small mixer for patching jobs and assist on grout operations.
• Perform snow removal duties during winter months.
• Respect and accommodate passengers and colleagues with disabilities per OHRC and AODA.
• Demonstrate diversity and inclusion in daily work and safety practices

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic construction experience

Tools

Jack hammer

Concrete breaker

Chipper

Tamper

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Salary Information: $26.36 - $34.09 hourly
Pay Scale Group: Wage Group 2
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time Seasonal Opportunity (season runs from approximately March 2027 to November 29, 2027)
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Last Day to Apply: November 2, 2026
Reports to: Foreperson

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 temporary Labourers for our 2026 seasonal maintenance program. This position involves working a 40 hour work week, with various shifts and off days; including weekends and Statutory Holidays.

What You Will Do

• The work involves assisting the repair of building roofs and skylights by re-sealing asphalt joints, hoisting material up to the work location, cleaning up the work site after the job is completed.
• Dig and back-fill choked drains, and excavate for retaining walls, foundations, etc.
• Work with others in the repair or installation of chain link fences, snow fence, wood fence
• Operate and perform minor servicing using portable pneumatic equipment such as jack hammer, concrete breaker, chipper or tamper, grinding in maintenance and repair work on and around buildings and grounds.
• Mix concrete as required by hand or using a small portable mixer for small patching jobs; assist on grouting operations as required
• Perform snow removal duties
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the 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
• Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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.
  

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Previous basic construction experience preferred
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• 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.
• 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.

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