Foreperson, Structure Maintenance

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: [[id]]
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: [[division]] - [[department]]
Salary Information: [[custJOAnnualizedSalary1]] - [[custJOAnnualizedSalary2]]
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: [[jobGrade3]] (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy:Existing

Weekly Hours: [[custStandardHours]] Off Days: [[custOffDays]] Shift: [[custShift]]
Posted On: November 2, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 8, 2026
Reports to: [[custReportsToTitle]]

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.

Career Opportunity

Lead the teams that keep Toronto’s transit structures safe, strong, and moving. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

You will oversee the planning, supervision, and execution of repair, maintenance, and inspection activities for all track related subway structures, including tunnels, stations, bridges, elevated guideways, and retaining walls. In this role, you ensure that all projects meet required specifications, deadlines, TTC policies, and safe work practices. You will lead crews performing structural and concrete repairs, abrasive blast cleaning, formwork, and related tasks, while coordinating activities across multiple sections and departments. You will also manage day to day resource allocation and collaborate closely with other teams to ensure efficient, well organized project delivery.

As a TTC employee you are responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and 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 and you will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• 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?

• You have completed a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Civil/Structural Engineering Technology) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• You have several years of directly related structural concrete repair experience or extensive technical knowledge combined with extensive practical and progressive experience in the techniques of structural concrete rehabilitation and repair work in accordance with Government approved procedures/specifications.
• Must have a valid class "G" Drivers License and may be required to upgrade to a "DZ" License.
• May be required to qualify to operate a forklift truck and front end loader.
• May be required to use own automobile when inspecting work locations.
• Proven ability to assess, diagnose, and resolve structural concrete deficiencies in accordance with regulatory and TTC standards.
• Hands on experience with structural and concrete repairs, post tensioned systems, proprietary concrete materials, and reinforcement layout/placement.
• Practical expertise in repair techniques including concrete forming/finishing, structural steel repairs and coatings, and abrasive blast cleaning.
• Skilled in planning and executing structure rehabilitation work, including labour, materials, safety considerations, and equipment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a unionized workforce, ensuring safe work practices, compliance with legislation, and adherence to TTC policies.
• Effective communicator with strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, capable of preparing reports, safety briefings, and documentation.
• Competent with computers and work related software applications used for planning, reporting, and resource management.

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 (416) 393-4570 or [email protected] . 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.