City : Toronto

Category :

Industry : Public Transportation

Employer : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9360 
Number of Vacancies: Future Vacancies
Department: Streetcar Maintenance
Salary Information:  View on TTC website
Pay Scale Group:  AP 38
Employment Type:  Regular Full-Time
Weekly Hours:  40,  Off Days:  View on TTC website   Shift:  View on TTC website
Posted On: November 19, 2024
Last Day to Apply: December 31, 2024
Reports to: Supervisor - Streetcar Maintenance

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

We are currently seeking Apprentice - General Body Repairperson's.  This position is a 40-hour work-week involving various shifts and various off days.

What You Will Do
 

•Acquiring all required skill sets as outlined by the Ontario College of Trades by successfully completing the training programs of approximately 8,000 hours
•Working under the direction of a licensed General Body Repairperson or General Body Repairperson/Painter and acquiring knowledge and skills on a variety of vehicle body systems and components
•Will be exposed to all areas of body repair performed on transit vehicles and non-revenue service vehicles in order to become proficient in the body repair and maintenance of transit and non-revenue vehicles
•Emphasis is on all aspects of vehicle body, body components and structural repair including collision damage, corrosion damage, body rebuilding/fabrication/modification/refinishing, etc.
•Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and associated examinations, graduates will be classified as a General Body Repairperson or General Body Repairperson/Painter and paid Wage Group 10 plus a skilled trade premium of $1.00 per hour and assigned   to the first available vacancy in accordance with the Maintenance Seniority Regulations
•Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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.

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?
 

•Grade 12 technical school graduates (with courses in English, mathematics, science and technology or equivalent) or have successfully completed an equivalent auto body certificate program through a recognized community college
•Must pass tests set by the Operation Group that correspond in content to the knowledge, theory, and/or practical requirements described above as part of the selection process
•Valid non-probationary Class "G2" or "G" Class Ontario Driver's License.  If you have a "G2" Ontario Driver's Licence currently, you must be able to attain a "G" Class Ontario Driver's License.
•Successful applicants will be required to attend and successfully complete community college and TTC in-house and external training courses pertaining to the work
 

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 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. 
 
 

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.