Yard Control Despatcher

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a Yard Control Despatcher for the Wilson Carhouse to manage night-time vehicle dispatching and yard operations. You will coordinate car movements, prepare dispatch lists, and ensure safe movement of rail vehicles while using SMS for records and reporting.

A focus on accessibility and proper human rights compliance is part of daily duties. Qualified candidates will have a high-school equivalent, Ontario G license, about 1 year rail-vehicle

Qualifications

• Partial completion of high-school, or its equivalent through practical experience demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario driver’s licence, class 'G' or better
• Approximately 1 year of practical experience in an environment where rail vehicles are prepared for service including the build-up/break-down of trains, track switching, etc.
• Must successfully complete TTC in-house training programs for Subway Rule Book certification, rail vehicle operation certification and yard control board certification (pertinent to the assigned location)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performing routine vehicle dispatching and yard control operation work at a subway carhouse location
• Completing vehicle dispatch lists, arranging vehicles in the carhouse or yard according to service requirements
• Assigning vehicles to Carhouse Operators for the build-up of service, movement to storage, cleaning, inspection and repair areas, etc.
• Reporting on the availability of vehicles for service and/or change-offs
• Operating the yard control board to set track switches and signals thereby ensuring the safe movement of vehicles in the yard area and to and from the service line
• Utilizing the Subway Maintenance System (SMS) in order to maintain and extract records concerning vehicles, units, defects, labour hours and records concerning trouble calls, power failures and other recording functions, as required
• 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 your 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Yard Control Despatcher (13882)

Requisition ID13882-Posted10/30/2026-Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405)-Wilson Carhouse (30000400)-Job Opportunity

Requisition ID: 13882
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405) - Wilson Carhouse (30000400)
Salary Information: $32.43 - $42.28
Pay Scale Group: Wage Group 7
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy : Existing

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Wednesday / Thursday Shift: Night
Posted On: October 30, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 8, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Foreperson, Automatic Train Control Dispatch

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 Rail Cars and Shops Department is currently seeking a Yard Control Despatcher.

This position is required to work night shifts (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) with Wednesday and Thursday off days.

What You Will Do?

• Performing routine vehicle dispatching and yard control operation work at a subway carhouse location
• Completing vehicle dispatch lists, arranging vehicles in the carhouse or yard according to service requirements
• Assigning vehicles to Carhouse Operators for the build-up of service, movement to storage, cleaning, inspection and repair areas, etc.
• Reporting on the availability of vehicles for service and/or change-offs
• Operating the yard control board to set track switches and signals thereby ensuring the safe movement of vehicles in the yard area and to and from the service line
• Utilizing the Subway Maintenance System (SMS) in order to maintain and extract records concerning vehicles, units, defects, labour hours and records concerning trouble calls, power failures and other recording functions, as required
• 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 your 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 Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Partial completion of high-school, or its equivalent through practical experience demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario driver’s licence, class “G” or better
• Approximately 1 year of practical experience in an environment where rail vehicles are prepared for service including the build-up/break-down of trains, track switching, etc.
• Must successfully complete TTC in-house training programs for Subway Rule Book certification, rail vehicle operation certification and yard control board certification (pertinent to the assigned location)
• 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.
• 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.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

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.