Track Welder Trainee (13700)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is hiring for a Track Welder Trainee to join the Streetcar Infrastructure team in Toronto. The role is a 3-year training program based mainly at Hillcrest with day shifts and varying start times; trainees will gain exposure to welding and track maintenance alongside experienced welders.

Upon successful completion, you will be classified as Track Welder in wage group 8 and may pursue higher classifications over an 18-month period under TTC’s Maintenance

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (technical) or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license, or DZ license upon upgrading.
• Experience in welding or track work is an asset.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and safety rules.
• Comfort wearing a respirator and completing all training portions.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in electric welding and acetylene cutting.
• Work as Track Welder Trainee for up to 3 years during training.
• Remove/replace pavement around rail as needed.
• Rebuild rail heads, guard rail on curves, and trackwork components.
• Perform thermite welding and monitor related welding activities.
• Weld bonds to track joints and perform acetylene cutting as required.
• Respond to emergency track repairs and transport tools to sites.
• Maintain safety and comply with TTC policies during training.

Skills

Welding

Track work knowledge

Safety procedures

Ability to follow instructions

Respirator use

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

Grade 12 (technical) or equivalent

Tools

G/DZ driver’s license

Job description

Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Way Maintenance (30000214)

Salary Information: $28.32 - $45.44

Employment Type: Regular

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturdays & Sundays (Various) Shift: Day (Various)

Posted On: September 29, 2026

Last Day to Apply: October 13, 2026

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 full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

We are currently seeking a Track Welder Trainee to support our Streetcar Infrastructure team! This position is based on a 40-hour work-week schedule. The work will normally be performed on day shifts - with Saturdays & Sundays off-days; however, start-times and off-days may vary as directed by management. The primary work location will be Hillcrest, however reporting locations will vary as dictated by work assignments. The Trainee will be required to work various shifts as part of the 3-year training period to allow exposure to various aspects of the work, and afford the opportunity to work with accomplished welders.

What You Will Do

• Receive training and instruction for varied and moderately complex electric welding and acetylene cutting and the operation of various grinding equipment.
• The successful candidate will be classified as a Track Welder Trainee for a period of up to 3 years, during which time the applicable training will be provided
• Removing and replacing pavement around rail as required.
• Rebuilding worn rail heads, guard rail on curves, special trackwork, frogs, and switch points, etc.
• Performing thermite welding of rail ends, monitoring of electric flash butt welding activities, cald welding and 500 MCM bonding.
• Welding ring bonds, equaliser bonds and cross bonds to tangent or special trackwork joints.
• Performing acetylene cutting work as required.
• Performing general emergency work such as freeing frozen track, switches and mechanisms, and making temporary repairs to defective rail joints, etc.
• Operating a truck in order to transport tools, materials and personnel to work sites.
• The successful candidate will be locked into the Track Welder Trainee position for a period of 3 years and will not be entitled to bid for job vacancies or participate in Master Sign-ups or Bumps until the completion of the 3-year training period.
• Upon successful completion of the classroom and the on-the-job training, the candidate will be classified as a Track Welder in wage group 8 and must remain in the classification for a period of 18 months with the ability to bid to higher classifications during this period, as per the Maintenance Seniority Regulations.

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Training normally obtained through completion of Grade 12 (technical) or its recognized equivalent
• Must have a valid class “G” province of Ontario driver’s licence, or better, and pass the written and practical tests required for a class “DZ” driver’s licence.
• Experience in welding or track related work is an asset.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and published operating/safety rules and regulations.
• Must be comfortable wearing a respirator on the face.
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete all portions of the training to sustain the trainee status.
• Must have or rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.
• 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 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.