JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13388
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Engineering
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: Level 10SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday / Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: July 20, 2026
Last Day to Apply: July 26, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering
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.
Bring your engineering expertise to a role where innovation meets public service. You'll lead complex mechanical design projects, solve critical technical challenges, and play a key role in supporting the performance and evolution of our LFLRV fleet.
- Designing complex mechanical system solutions.
- Investigating and diagnosing complex mechanical engineering problems and recommending cost effective solutions.
- Preparing new and/or modifying existing technical specifications and test procedures.
- Direct and review mechanical engineering work prepared by assigned staff which may include Design Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Design Draftspersons and outside consultants.
- Manage and coordinate various projects and/or contracts, and work with design staff to establish work plans and requirements.
- Coordinating and supervising the comprehensive testing of vehicles; analyzing and interpreting the data obtained; modifying test procedures or developing new procedures as required.
- Coordinating internal and external engineering services in order to ensure acceptable standards of performance and reliability.
- Making recommendations for changes in design or developing new concepts of design to meet given requirements.
- May review submissions for development of projects.
- Assist with the day-to-day management and supervision of the section.
- Prepare documents, presentations, and reports for use by the department/section, and distribute to the appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
- Providing professional expertise regarding important technical matters and making recommendations as to the most cost-effective solutions.
- Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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.
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Manage projects
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Apply analytical skills
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical engineering discipline as related to vehicle maintenance engineering combined with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices and have the ability to carry out and/or co-ordinate projects and studies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle testing procedures/programs, structural analysis, metallurgical testing, fasteners and mechanical component selection, welding specifications and quality control concepts.
- Conversant with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and principles.
- Strong knowledge of the mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment associated with LFLRV as well as the various maintenance engineering support functions necessary for the maintenance of the TTC surface fleet.
- Possess sound judgement plus excellent design technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and report writing skills.
- Strong computer skills, with a good working knowledge of personal computers and computerized applications related to the work.
- Requires a valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' Driver’s License and may be required to use personal vehicle to attend off-site work locations.
This position is designated Specified Management under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not 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 (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.
