City : Toronto

Category :

Industry : Public Transportation

Employer : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

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JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10528 
Salary Information:  $17.64 - $23.36 per hour
Employment Type:  Summer Student
Weekly Hours:  35 to 40 hours  Off Days:  Various   Shift:  Various
Posted On:  December 19, 2024
Last Day to Apply: January 26, 2025

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.

At the TTC, our Early Talent programs provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experts on exciting projects, gain an understanding on the transit industry, develop in-demand skills and experiences and get an early start to your career. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on Toronto’s transit!

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Summer 2025 Student Program: Maintenance

The Toronto Transit Commission is currently accepting applications for Summer 2025 full-time employment. We offer a wide range of entry level and specialty positions in various locations throughout the City of Toronto.  Most positions involve working in a unionized environment. Some positions may involve working outdoors, while others may require specific licenses, skillsets and/or work experience. 

Eligibility

 To be considered for summer student employment, you must be:

• Availability to throughout May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025; students are required to work for the full duration of the term,
• Eligible to work in Canada,
• A full-time student, enrolled in Winter 2025 academic term, at a registered Canadian post-secondary institution.

** Please note - You will be asked to provide proof that you meet these requirements.
 
Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
 
The Toronto Transit Commission will conduct education, work, security and reference checks which will be used for employment assessment purposes only. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, a criminal record search, and completion of pre-placement health assessment related to the position.  If the position is designated Safety-Sensitive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy, you will be required to pass a medical and/or drug test as part of the certification process. All checks & tests will be administrated by our recruitment team upon onboarding. 
 
Positions 
Our Maintenance category includes a variety of roles that play a key role in keeping all TTC locations, equipment and assets clean, safe for use and well-maintained to ensure safety, efficiency for TTC workers and an excellent customer experience. By applying to this posting you agree to be considered for the following positions: 

• Carhouse Helper
• Surface Janitor
• Subway Janitors
• Surface Janitors, Wheel Trans
• End Terminal Cleaner
• Escalator Mechanic
• Electrical Helper
• Upholstery Helper
• Landscaper
   

Requirements

Each role has its unique requirements, but all roles include the general requirements listed below:

• Ability to efficiently use a variety of cleaning methods and equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety of TTC locations, equipment and other assets
• Ability to work in dirty, dusty, noisy, wet conditions, and exhaust fumes
  • Best procedures, safety and security practices training will be provided
  • Safety equipment and materials will be provided (exception of safety footwear, which will be requested from student to obtain)
• Customer service skills: ability to handle customer inquiries, provide solutions and direct any questions to appropriate contacts when and if necessary
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and good organizational skills with the ability to meet required deadlines
• Problem Solving: understanding the issues at hand and using TTC resources to provide the most appropriate solutions
• Will be required to successfully complete TTC’s in-house training relevant to this position.

Shifts

The TTC operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.  Therefore, students must be flexible and willing to work shift work, as all of the positions available involve working various shifts (morning, afternoon, nights), which may include working weekends and holidays.

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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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 Human Resources – 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.