Supervisor, Construction and Preventive Maintenance

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: [[id]]
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: [[division]] - [[department]]
Salary Information: [[custJOAnnualizedSalary1]] - [[custJOAnnualizedSalary2]]
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: [[jobGrade3]] (On-site)
New or Existing Vacancy:New

Weekly Hours: [[custStandardHours]] Off Days: [[custOffDays]] Shift: [[custShift]]
Posted On: November 13, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 19, 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

Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are looking for two Supervisors, Construction and Preventative Maintenance to join our team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Supervisor, Streetcar Way, you will assist with the supervision and leadership of the section. This will involve project management activities, administrative duties, program development, and ensuring subordinates are properly trained, along with other responsibilities as necessary. You will supervise day-to-day activities related to the work in the section (e.g., inspection, installation, rehabilitation, maintenance, construction, equipment repairs, and other systems in the transit tunnels, stations, buildings, and properties). In this role, you may also be responsible for the financial control and reporting for capital projects.

Other responsibilities of your role will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and generally supervising staff in the section.
• Providing direction to Forepersons related the work performed by Streetcar track maintenance crews, which involves the inspection, rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of streetcar track projects in existing facilities.
• Coordinating major construction of new track in accordance with approved engineering and construction specifications.
• Preparing, implementing and analyzing various budgets, construction schedules, maintenance and preventative maintenance programs, and capital/major work and operational projects to ensure efficiency.
• Ensuring the employees are properly trained and comply with applicable TTC policies, procedures, rules and regulations and that work is carried out safely and in accordance with standard practices.
• Addressing environmental, safety, and other compliance issues related to operations in the section.
• Reviewing and analyzing data, information, procedures, systems, or processes, and making recommendations, as necessary.
• Preparing, monitoring, and updating Capital and Operating budgets, goals, and objectives.
• Inspecting equipment or systems (electrical, technical, structural), tests, and fixing as necessary.

As a TTC employee, you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will help to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Additionally, you will ensure the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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. You will also participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Secure and manage fiscal resources
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Manage projects
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
• Manage human resources
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply analytical skills

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background will consist of the completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Your application will reveal demonstrated front-line supervisory experience, preferably working in a track Foreperson or similar position.
• You will have sound knowledge of engineering principles, methods and practices related to streetcar track construction and maintenance, as well as supervisory concepts and practices.
• Additionally, you will have well-developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also have effective verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Your strong computer skills and your understanding of spreadsheets, word processing and Maximo database applications will be beneficial in this role.
• You will have the ability to prepare budgets and estimates and to develop and implement a variety of schedules related to the work.
• You will also have the ability to identify priorities and co-ordinate streetcar track maintenance/construction/ replacement work with due regard for schedules, deadlines, budgets, etc.
• Your possession of a valid, Province of Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s license will be required, along with the ability to use a personal vehicle to travel to work sites.
• As the Supervisor, Construction & Preventative Maintenance, you may be required to complete the Track Maintenance Training Program.
• You will possess good knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Industrial and Construction Regulations) as well as government regulations pertaining to track maintenance.
• You will have or quickly acquire sound knowledge of relative Union Collective Agreements, Seniority Regulations and letters of agreement along with TTC and Departmental policies applicable to the work being performed.

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 (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.