Engineering Technologist, Track

Salary Information: $91,109.20 - $113,895.60

Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)

Weekly Hours: 35

Off Days: Saturday/Sunday (Some weekends)

Shift: Day

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.

Are you passionate about infrastructure, problem-solving, and field-based engineering work? Join our Noise and Vibration team to assess track conditions, identify maintenance requirements, and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of one of the region's most essential transit networks.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will provide technical support for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and improvement of the subway track network, with a specialized focus on noise and vibration mitigation. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections and condition assessments, investigating track-related defects and noise complaints, analyzing asset performance, and supporting maintenance and capital projects. The role also involves monitoring and evaluating rail grinding, milling, and lubrication programs, assessing their effectiveness in reducing noise, vibration, and rail wear, and recommending corrective actions where required. Working closely with engineers, contractors, and operations staff, the incumbent will prepare technical reports, maintain records and databases, and help develop solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of TTC track infrastructure.

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. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Apply analytical skills
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• You have completed a Community College Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Technology, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent;
• Having an O.A.C.E.T.T. certification as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist would be an asset;
• Sound knowledge of principles associated with design, analysis and maintenance of railways and/or roadways would be an asset.;
• Your application should demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and/or civil technical principles, methods and practices;
• You must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and computerized applications related to the work including computer aided drawing (CAD)
• Ability to use software and database packages to analyse information and develop trends, statistical profiles and economic comparisons;
• Good organizational and planning skills, along with well-developed and effective oral and written communications skills;
• A valid non-probationary class G driver’s license, may be required to use own automobile in order to travel to the different project work sites.
• 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.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaborat