Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Track Maintenance Specialist to support our Streetcar Way Engineering team!

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Track Maintenance Specialist provides track maintenance expertise for investigation and assessment of the condition of the Streetcar track network. This involves assisting track design engineers in developing safe, reliable, and efficient track system solutions; performing design reviews for feasibility and maintainability; providing input into design and improvement of track components and systems; offering expertise in maintenance and construction methodology; inspecting, assessing, diagnosing site conditions, and conducting root cause analysis.

What You Will Do

• Support Streetcar Way Maintenance crews in maintenance, repair, and replacement projects.
• Undertake studies to improve performance, efficiency, and reduce cost.
• Assist engineers in designing and re-engineering track components and systems.
• Provide input for technical specifications and construction projects.
• Study problem areas to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Review shop drawings and inspect track materials.
• Review designs and provide input on external work.
• Offer track expertise to assess procedural, design, or material changes.
• Assist in Capital project scope development and execution.
• Inspect special track work, tangent and curved track and fasteners.
• Recommend and implement improvement initiatives.
• Advise crews and engineers on efficient use of labour, materials, and operations.
• Assist with capital and operating budget development.
• Conduct periodic inspections of Streetcar tracks.
• Determine track quality indices and identify areas nearing maintenance tolerance limits.
• Develop inspection methods and participate in decision-making.

Skills

• Apply analytical skills.
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.
• Use office technology, software and applications.
• Create, document and manage information records.
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals.
• Communicate in a variety of mediums.

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• University Degree or College Degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training, and experience in the track and design field deemed to be equivalent.
• Your application will reveal track maintenance expertise including sound knowledge of track maintenance principles, methods, practices, and techniques related to track inspection, construction, maintenance, and emergency repair.
• You must have the ability to read design drawings and use spreadsheet applications.
• Your application will reveal the ability to carry out feasibility and constructability studies; evaluate alternative proposals; and assess construction and maintenance impacts.
• Must be familiar with industry standards such as American Railway Engineering Maintenance Association (AREMA).
• 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 passenger 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.
• 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. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.