JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12765
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Track & Structures (20001107) - Subway Track Supervision (30000428)
Salary Information: $91,109.20 - $113,895.60 (eligible for night shift premium)
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Friday/Saturday Shift: Night
Posted On: August 7, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 31, 2026
Reports to: Senior Technician, Non-Destructive Testing, Track
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.
Ready to put your NDT skills to work where they matter most? Join the TTC team that keeps the city moving and relies on your expertise to ensure safety and reliability.
Reporting to the Senior Technician, Non Destructive Training (NDT), the incumbent assists with testing of rail, rail weldments, rail joints and other various track components and equipment.
This involves:
- Executing in a safe and efficient manner subway rail testing program in accordance with Operations & Infrastructure Group approved standards;
- Setting up, calibrating, adjusting and operating a variety of Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant test equipment;
- Notifying supervisors of any dangerous conditions found, in accordance with established standards and procedures;
- Interpreting test results in accordance with applicable acceptance standards and classifying and prioritizing defects for removal in recognition of safety implications. Issuing defect notifications;
- Maintaining an accurate record keeping system for information such as NDT databases, photographs, documents, etc.;
- Maintaining and repairing NDT equipment;
- Maintaining calibration documentation;
- Required to transport heavy test equipment (50 lbs) to remote locations within the system;
- Completing forms and test records, and maintaining an accurate information system;
- Complying with TTC policies, rules, regulations and safe working practices.
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.
- Apply analytical skills
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Perform relevant mathematical calculations and statistical analyses
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Maintain documentation and historical records
- Your application includes completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Quality Engineering - Non Destructive Evaluation) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
- Your application demonstrates includes experience, preferably in an area where the operations, techniques and procedures for non-destructive testing are learned;
- Must have and maintain the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard 48.9712 certification in Level 2 Ultrasonic (Job title and pay will be commensurate with experience);
- Must have and maintain the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard 48.9712 certification in Level 2 Magnetic Particle (Job title and pay will be commensurate with experience);
- Must have and maintain the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard 48.9712 certification in Level 2 Liquid Penetrant (Job title and pay will be commensurate with experience);
- Must have and maintain Level 1 Welding Inspector - CSA Standard W178.2. (Job title and pay will be commensurate with experience)
- Knowledge of Civil (Railways) or Mechanical (Strength of Materials) Engineering principles, methods, procedures and practices;
- Must have sound knowledge of Mathematics (specifically Trigonometry and Algebra), basic research procedures and field survey techniques;
- Familiarity with the use and care of non-destructive testing equipment and electronics;
- Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills; effective oral communication and writing skills and familiarity with PC databases and spreadsheets;
- You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing;
- Must meet the visual acuity requirements of CGSB-48.9712;
- 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.
- 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.
